Commuters on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday were stranded as livestock traders caused gridlock on the road. Our correspondents observed that the backlog of traffic outward Lagos reached the Ikeja, Alausa Secretariat end of the expressway, while the backlog of traffic inward Lagos got to the Olowotedo end of the expressway around 5pm. One of our correspondents observed that due to the traders’ display of rams on the road, would-be buyers parked on both sides of the expressway. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on the Environment, Ola Oresanya, said government would liaise with security agencies to control the traders. We are controlling the cattle markets in Abeokuta, Sango-Otta and Odeda, but those in Kara will be raided tomorrow (Monday).

Source: Punch July 19, 2021 01:07 UTC