Lagos warns traffic, environmental offenders as crackdown looms

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, or the Lagos State Taskforce, has announced plans to commence arrests and prosecutions of traffic and environmental violators following a month-long public awareness drive across the state. Following the campaign, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated that 1,800 specially trained officers would be on high alert for any infractions.

Adetayo Akerele, the Taskforce chairman, stated this on Thursday during a public sensitisation and advocacy program focused on promoting traffic and environmental order in Lagos. The program, themed "Towards Achieving Traffic and Environmental Orderliness and Public Safety in Lagos State: The Dos and Don’ts," aimed to educate residents about prohibited activities and the repercussions of breaking traffic and environmental laws.

The campaign was carried out in multiple local government areas and local council development areas throughout the state to ensure comprehensive coverage. Akerele emphasized that this educational initiative was crucial for enlightening offenders about the laws governing Lagos State.

During the sensitization session at Oshodi Market, Akerele listed various traffic and environmental infractions that residents should avoid and emphasized the importance of adhering to the Traffic Sector Reform Law of 2015 and the Environmental Reform Law of 2017. The campaign was designed to familiarize residents with these regulations, foster compliance, and ultimately enforce them efficiently once the education period concludes.