Lagos Seize 155 Motors, Vow More Crackdown On Illegal Garages, Shanties

Di Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) don step up dia crackdown on illegal roadside activities as dem seize 155 vehicles, include keke and heavy trucks wey dey operate illegal garages and parks for Lagos Island area. Di massive operation wey di Special Adviser to di Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, supervise, target illegal garages, roadside shanties and trading spots wey don dey cause traffic wahala, dirty environment and insecurity for residents and commuters. LASTMA Public Affairs Director, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, talk say di enforcement follow di agency 24-hour traffic management mandate. Giwa talk say di action dey part of Lagos government big plan to improve movement, enforce compliance and maintain traffic order before, during and after di festive season. He assure say Governor Sanwo-Olu administration no go gree for any form of lawlessness for transport corridors again.

Giwa yarn say illegal garages, unregulated markets and shanties don spoil Lagos traffic system for too long and dis latest impoundment na serious warning to all offenders. He talk say di aim na to make Lagos road safe, clean and orderly for motorists and pedestrians. Di operation touch major hot spots like Ebute-Ero, Oke-Arin Market, Odofin Street, Elegbata and Marina (Oando Under Bridge) wey dey always cause traffic because of illegal parking and trading. Residents and business owners hail di move, call am timely and necessary to restore Lagos beauty and safety. Giwa promise say di enforcement go continue for other parts of di state and beg motorists and traders make dem obey traffic and environmental rules. He still tell people make dem report broken-down or abandoned vehicles to LASTMA hotline, talk say di government vision na to give Lagos people a safer, cleaner and better city wey go truly work for everybody.