By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Lagos State Taskforce has conducted a successful enforcement operation at Ikotun Bus Stop, opposite Irepodun Market along Idimu Road, where street traders and commercial buses, popularly referred to as Danfo, had caused untold traffic inconveniences to BRT buses, motorists, and pedestrians plying the roads, a decisive move to restore free vehicular movement, sanity and ensure compliance with Lagos State Traffic and Environmental Laws.
The operation, led by CSP Adetayo Akerele, Chairman of the Agency, extended to Ikotun Roundabout along Ijegun Road and addressed long-standing complaints about street trading, trading on the kerb and walkways, illegal parking, and commercial vehicles obstructing traffic around the axis.
The exercise, initiated in response to observations drawn through the Agency’s “See Something, Say Something” feedback mechanism, swiftly cleared the BRT corridor and walkways that had turned the roads into bottlenecks.
The Chairman further disclosed that the operation, which will also be extended to other nooks and crannies of the state, marks a significant shift towards maintaining order and ensuring motorists and passengers spend less time on the roads in this area.
CSP Akerele assured residents that the Lagos State Taskforce remains committed to sustaining this correction currently being carried out by the Agency.
He further urged traders and motorists to remain compliant with Lagos State market best practices and traffic laws across the state.
“All the arrested street traders will be charged to court accordingly,” Akerele stated.