Lagos Task force Debunks Report On Seized Vehicles

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The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has debunked an online report alleging that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has directed the Agency to return all seized vehicles in their custody to their respective owners in the State.

A release issued by the Office of the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, refuted the claim that the decision was a follow up to a memo he sent to the Governor seeking for his approval to auction all seized vehicles in order to create space for new ones.

Egbeyemi maintained that he was not aware of the purported memo neither did he receive any directive to release impounded vehicles from the Governor, adding that it is irresponsible and mischievous for any individual to insinuate that Governor Sanwo-Olu will give such order.

According to him, “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is conscious of the provisions contained in the 2018 amended Traffic Law as it relates to the duties of the Taskforce and will never make pronouncements contrary to the provisions of the law”.

While noting that Transportation and Traffic Management play prominent roles in the present administration's T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, the Chairman recalled that the Governor had on numerous platforms stated unequivocally that “should members of his family or cabinet run foul or violate the traffic laws, they shall equally face the consequences of such acts”.

Egbeyemi, therefore, implored the general public, particularly owners of such impounded vehicles, to ignore and disregard the fake news designed to confuse and mislead them into not complying with 'Court Order' on such vehicles in the custody of the Agency.

LASTMA DEBUNKS SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT ON BAN OF TRAFFIC OFFICERS

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has debunked a trending social media report alleging that traffic officials, particularly LASTMA officers, have been banned from apprehending violators of traffic laws and restricted to traffic control.

A release issued by the LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olajide Oduyoye refuted the claim that the decision emanated from a meeting between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Executive Members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at an unspecified date, time or venue.

Oduyoye maintained that there was no meeting between Lagos State Government and the NURTW, stressing that the 2018 Traffic Law clearly spelt out the duties of LASTMA officers, saying that it is irresponsible and mischievous for any individual to insinuate that Governor Sanwo-Olu gave directives contrary to the law.

While noting that Transportation and Traffic Management constitute a vital part of the present administration's T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, Oduyoye recalled that the government had always emphasised the need for LASTMA officials to uphold the law, irrespective of anyone involved.

The General Manager, therefore, advised the public to ignore and disregard the fake news designed to confuse and hoodwink motorists into breaking traffic rules, noting that violators will face the sanctions prescribed by the law.

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Egbeyemi Debunks Fake Rumour Around Oshodi

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The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force has debunked fake rumour circulating around the State particularly on social media that there is on-going civil unrest around Oshodi.

The Chairman of the Agency. CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi confirmed that there is no any civil unrest around Oshodi and other parts of the State as been rumoured.

The Chairman urged parents and guardians to closely monitor activities of their wards as anyone caught formenting any problem would be seriously dealt with in accordance with the law.

"The Agency and other security outfits are on ground using patrol vans and power-bikes to patrol every nooks and crannies of the entire Oshodi area to forestall any possibility of brake-down of law and order"

Members of the public are hereby enjoined not to be panic and be going about their lawful businesses around Oshodi and other parts of the State.

CSP Egbeyemi enjoined members of the public to call (112 & 767) in case of any disturbances or emergency around their vicinity.

Adebayo Taofiq
Head, Public Affairs Unit
Lagos State Task Force