- By Halimah Balogun
The Lagos State Taskforce has said it will no longer allow the blockage of streets or roads in the state by individuals for parties and other social activities
A statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gbadeyan Abdbulraheem, said Chairman of the Agency, Shola Jejeloye, described the act as selfish and inconsiderate ‘as it slows down vehicular movement and inconveniences persons going about their business’.
Jejeloye noted that areas like Lagos Island, Oworonshoki and Agege, are notorious for such activities, and added that such would be checked forthwith.
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The statement reads: “It is unacceptable that one would selfishly and ignorantly cordon off an entire street to throw parties and social events, causing noise pollution and traffic gridlock. It is the height of irresponsibility and, henceforth, anyone caught doing such will be arrested and charged to the mobile court immediately.”
Jejeloye appealed to Lagosians who are in the habit of blocking streets and roads to desist forthwith or face the wrath of the law.
He warned residents that if such an event is to hold, permission must be gotten from the appropriate authorities and a copy submitted at the taskforce headquarters.
He said: “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.”