The Lagos State Taskforce has condemned in its entirety the way and manner through which some residents carry out their social activities like birthday parties and naming ceremonies on the streets and roads in the state thereby inconveniencing road users and constituting a nuisance.
The chairman of the agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye who described the act as “selfish and inconsiderate” said some individuals deliberately take actions that cause discomfort to other law-abiding residents.
Jejeloye disclosed that the agency had to disrupt a birthday celebration on the street in Yaba (name withheld) when it was discovered that the celebrants and guests had occupied 95% of the road thereby slowing down vehicular movement and grossly inconveniencing Lagosians going about their business.
Jejeloye noted that areas like Lagos Island, Oworonshoki and Agege are areas where such activities are predominant, stressing that, the radar of the Lagos State Taskforce would be set up to put such actions in check forthwith.
“It is highly unacceptable that one would selfishly and ignorantly condone off an entire street to throw parties and social events and thereby cause noise pollution and traffic gridlock in the area. This is the height of irresponsibility and henceforth anyone caught carrying out such a foolish act will be arrested and charged to the mobile court immediately.
Jejeloye appealed to Lagosians who habitually block streets and roads in the name of carrying out some form of celebration to desist immediately or face the wrath of the law. He said locations across the state that are either privately owned or run by the government are suitable enough for carrying out social events.
Jejeloye warned residents that if such an event is to take place in these areas, express permission has to be obtained from the appropriate authorities and a copy of the approval submitted at the headquarters of the agency before the planned social event can take place.
“Members of the public are urged to please report any activity of blockage of inner streets or roads for social gathering to the nearest police station or the Lagos State Taskforce for necessary action. All hands must be on deck to ensure that sanity is maintained in the metropolis,” Jejeloye added.
