In spite of the ban and restriction of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke) by the Lagos State Government, the usual traffic congestion in the metropolis continued on Monday. The security operatives comprising the Police, Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps and officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority were on the ground arresting the erring motorists. She pleaded with the Lagos State Government to put to use the BRT corridor on Oshodi-Abule Egba. Also, the usual traffic congestion from Ikotun to Jakande Gate also persisted in spite of the ban. From Ikorodu-Mile 12-Ketu-Ojota-Maryland-Onipanu-Fadeyi-Ojuelegba-Barracks-Stadium-Alaka, Iponri to Costain, there was total compliance by motorcycles and tricycles and the usual gridlock was not there.

Source: Punch February 03, 2020 15:33 UTC