The chairman
of the Lagos State Task Force, Superintendent of Police (SP), Olayinka Egbeyemi
yesterday said they will commence the enforcement of the Lagos State Road
Traffic Laws of 2012 on motorcycle operators plying restricted routes across
the state.
He revealed
this to journalist while reacting to an incident that occurred around Mile 2
area where a sister agency aided miscreants and hoodlums.
Egdbeyemi,
said the enforcement had earlier occurred in previous day when security
operatives of the agency invaded 2nd Rainbow along Mile 2 area including Festac
and impounded163 motorcycles with 29 riders arrested
He said,
“There must be a synergy between all security agencies of government in order
to collectively fight the menace of these motorcycle operators on all
restricted routes across the state.
“There were
series of complaints from members of the public on criminal activities
perpetuated by some of these motorcycle operators.
“Complaints
by the residents of snatching of bags, phones, wallets and jewelries around
these areas at night are on rampage.”
He advised
members of the public to desist from patronizing commercial motorcycle
operators on restricted routes as anyone arrested will be prosecuted in
accordance with the Law.
He added
that, the Lagos State commissioner of Police, CP Edgal Imohimi has directed the
29 arrested motorcycle operators be immediately charge to court for
prosecutions.
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