By Juliana Francis
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has commenced enforcement operations along the Alaba-Rago corridor of the Mile 2–Badagry Expressway, following the expiration of a 72-hour notice issued to traders and occupants operating illegally within the axis.
Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Taskforce, said officers were on the ground at Alaba-Rago as the operation targets illegal street trading, makeshift structures, and obstructions on highways, walkways, medians and setbacks, among other violations of the state’s environmental regulations.
The exercise, carried out in collaboration with relevant enforcement agencies, is aimed at restoring order, improving public safety, enhancing traffic flow and addressing persistent environmental concerns along the strategic Lagos–Badagry corridor.
The Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, had earlier sensitised traders and occupants in the area, urging them to voluntarily comply with government directives and vacate prohibited locations before enforcement began.
Akerele said the action became necessary following increasing complaints from motorists, residents, pedestrians, visitors and environmental stakeholders over traffic obstruction, environmental degradation and security concerns linked to activities along the corridor.
He reiterated that the Lagos State Government remains committed to enforcing environmental laws and protecting public infrastructure, while ensuring the state maintains standards befitting a modern megacity.
The Taskforce chairman further warned that items and structures found obstructing public spaces or violating state laws would be removed in accordance with existing regulations.
The enforcement operation is being supervised by the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain a cleaner, safer and more orderly Lagos.
