LASTMA impounds 84 vehicles, overcomes resistance, attacks

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority impounded 84 vehicles during an enforcement operation. The vehicles, a mix of commercial and private ones, were impounded for various traffic infractions.

According to Daily Post Nigeria, the operation targeted one-way driving, illegal garages, and other traffic offences in several areas, including Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain, and Onipanu. The agency stated that the operation aimed to restore order on major traffic corridors and ensure compliance with traffic regulations.

The operation encountered resistance, with Daily Post Nigeria reporting that LASTMA described the practice of commercial buses reversing against traffic as particularly hazardous. The agency noted that this practice could lead to devastating collisions, injuries, and fatalities.

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