Police arrest 15 for blocking Lagos-Abeokuta road and clear illegal stalls
Ogun State Police Command has taken action against illegal structures and street traders causing traffic on the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway in Ifo. The enforcement, led by Commissioner Bode Ojajuni, aimed to improve public safety and ease congestion. Police dismantled makeshift stalls and arrested 15 people for defying orders and violating environmental laws. The authorities urge the public to comply with regulations to keep roads safe and unobstructed.
What happened
- The police targeted illegal shanties and traders’ stalls that were blocking the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway in Ifo.
- Officers from the Ifo Division, under the directive of Bode Ojajuni, led the operation, focusing on areas with persistent traffic issues.
- Over six trucks were used to remove planks, shanties, and goods obstructing the highway.
- Fifteen people were arrested for violating environmental regulations and will face legal action after investigations.
- The police emphasised their ongoing commitment to keeping major roads clear and ensuring public safety.
