The Lagos State Taskforce has carried out an enforcement operation at Ikotun Bus Stop and its environs, successfully clearing illegal street traders and improperly parked commercial vehicles.
The operation, aimed at ensuring compliance with Lagos State Traffic and Environmental Laws, was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele.
The exercise targeted key areas including Ikotun Bus Stop, opposite Irepodun Market along Idimu Road, and Ikotun Roundabout along Ijegun Road, where street trading and illegal parking had caused severe traffic congestion and safety concerns. These obstructions had disrupted the flow of vehicles, including BRT buses, and inconvenienced pedestrians and motorists.
Speaking on the operation, CSP Akerele explained that the intervention was necessary to address long-standing complaints from residents. “This operation is a decisive move to restore sanity and free movement in this axis. Street trading and illegal parking have turned these areas into bottlenecks, but we are committed to sustaining this correction.”
Residents welcomed the intervention, with many expressing relief at the improved conditions. Mrs. Zainab Ajokeade, a resident of Ikotun, described the impact as transformative: “This is a new lease of life for us. The constant gridlock caused by street traders and illegally parked vehicles is finally gone. We can move in and out of our streets freely.”
The enforcement operation is part of a broader campaign to uphold traffic and environmental laws across Lagos. According to CSP Akerele, the exercise will be extended to other parts of the state to ensure widespread compliance.
He also urged traders and commercial vehicle operators to adhere to market and traffic regulations to avoid legal action.
“All the arrested street traders will be charged to court accordingly,” Akerele added, emphasizing the Lagos State Taskforce’s commitment to maintaining order.
The Taskforce’s Press and Public Affairs Director, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, reiterated the importance of the public’s cooperation, highlighting the role of the “See Something, Say Something” feedback mechanism in initiating the operation.
Gbadeyan further urged residents to report violations to help sustain the state’s drive for a more organized and traffic-free environment.
