Lagos government impounds 70 motorcycles on restricted routes
The Lagos State Government has confiscated 70 commercial motorcycles during an enforcement operation targeting restricted routes on the Island axis. The Ministry of Transportation, led by Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated that the operation began at about 9:30am and covered several major locations. The enforcement aimed to uphold the highway ban on commercial motorcycles and other activities disrupting public safety. Authorities emphasized that all seized motorcycles will be forfeited to the state through the courts.
What happened
- Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Commissioner for Transportation, confirmed the seizure of 70 motorcycles during the operation.
- The enforcement took place across areas such as Falomo Underbridge, Marina, Coastal Road, Ajah Roundabout, Ogombo, Igboefon, Abraham Adesanya Junction, and 2nd Rainbow.
- The operation targeted violations including commercial motorcycle use on highways, street trading, illegal parking, and unapproved bus stops.
- All confiscated motorcycles are set to be forfeited to the state in accordance with the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.
- The ministry expressed gratitude to residents for their cooperation in maintaining order and smooth traffic flow.
