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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Lagos State Taskforce on Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit says it has seized 497 more commercial motorcycles for allegedly contravening traffic laws in the state.<\/p>\n

The Agency\u2019s spokesperson, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Lagos.<\/p>\n

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that more than 900 motorcycles were impounded for allegedly plying restricted roads in different parts of the state in January.<\/p>\n

Abdulraheem said the latest operations covered areas such as Doyin Bus Stop, on Orile\/Iganmu Road, Alakija, Iyana Iba, Igbo-Elerin, Festac Link Bridge and Igando.<\/p>\n

He also said that the agency was decisive in its operation to ensure public safety and uphold the laid down traffic rules and regulations on the state\u2019s highways.<\/p>\n

According to him, activities of commercial motorcyclists, especially along Lagos-Badagry Expressway, are reckless due to the nonchalant attitude of the riders on the axis.<\/p>\n

\u201cOkada operators here are the cause of major accidents and a big threat to the security architecture of the state along this route, especially the ones you see facing oncoming vehicles directly on one-way.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is complete madness and I recommend anyone caught in the act to be subjected to psychiatric evaluation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Abdulraheem further stated that the agency achieved a remarkable record of seizures during the operation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis signals a clear message to motorcyclists that enforcement measures will be rigorously implemented in all nooks and crannies of the state,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

He reiterated the importance of compliance with traffic regulations and warned riders to desist from operating on restricted routes immediately.<\/p>\n

\u201cFailure to adhere to these regulations will result in the impoundment of motorcycles and possible jail term,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Lagos State Taskforce on Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit says it has seized 497 more commercial motorcycles for allegedly contravening traffic laws in the state. The Agency\u2019s spokesperson, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Lagos. 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