The Lagos State Taskforce has said it will no longer tolerate the blockade of streets and roads in the state by individuals who carry out our social activities like birthday parties and naming ceremonies thereby inconveniencing other road users.In a statement by the Lagos State Taskforce, Gbadeyan Abdbulraheem, Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye described the act as selfish and inconsiderate.
Jejeloye disclosed that the Agency had to disrupt a birthday in Yaba when it was discovered that the celebrants and guests had occupied 95% of the road.
He said the act slowed down vehicular movement and grossly inconvenienced Lagosians going about their business.
The Chairman further stated that areas like Lagos Island, Oworonshoki and Agege are major areas where such activities are predominant.
He disclosed that the radar of the Lagos State Taskforce would be set up to put such actions in check forthwith.
“It is high unacceptable that one would selfishly and ignorantly cordone off an entire street to throw parties and social events and thereby causing noise pollution and traffic gridlock in the area.
“It is the height of irresponsibility and henceforth anyone caught carrying out such a foolish act will be arrested and charged to the mobile court immediately.“
Jejeloye appealed to Lagosians who are in the habit of blocking streets and roads in the State all in the name of carrying out some form of celebration, to desist forthwith or face the wrath of the law.
He highlighted locations across the state that are either privately owned or run by the Government which are suitable enough for carrying out social events.
He warned residents that if such an event is to take place in these areas, express permission has to be gotten from the appropriate authorities and a copy of the approval submitted at the Headquarters of the Agency before carrying out the planned social event.
“Members of the public are urged to please report any activity of blockage of inner streets or roads for social gathering to the nearest police station or to the Lagos State Taskforce for necessary action. All hands must be on deck to ensure that sanity is maintained in the Metropolis.”