The Lagos State Task Force on the Environment and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit has impounded 81 motorcycles for plying restricted routes. It was gathered that the motorcycles were impounded at the Jakande Estate and Isolo areas of the state for endangering the lives of other road users. The Chairman of the agency, Shola Jejeloye, who led the operation, noted that the seizure was in line with the enforcement of the Lagos State Traffic Law and to halt the flagrant abuse of traffic laws by motorcyclists. He said, “The state government is concerned about the recklessness of motorcyclists on restricted routes and it will not fold its arms and allow motorcyclists to create chaos for other road users on prohibited routes. He also urged residents of the state to desist from boarding motorcycles in prohibited areas.

Source: Punch April 20, 2021 23:15 UTC