In a concerted effort to enhance safety for commuters and motorists in Lagos State, the Lagos Environmental a concerted effort to enhance safety for commuters and motorists in Lagos State, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, apprehended six suspected vendors on Monday.
Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, apprehended six suspected vendors on Monday.
These individuals were allegedly engaged in the illicit sale of sachet alcohol and aphrodisiacs in traffic around the Iyana-Isolo-Ilasamaja axis.
The Corps Marshal of the Agency, Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (rtd), who disclosed this today at the Command Headquarters, Bolade-Oshodi, said, ‘‘We received complaints from motorists about how vendors engaged in the illegal sales of sachet alcohol, liquor and aphrodisiacs among others in traffic which can contribute to the high rate of accidents via drunk driving and passenger-induced chaos’’.
The Corps Marshal revealed the names of the six suspected illegal drink hawkers as, Kemi Akeju, F, 36; Bola Oladimeji, F, 49; Monsurat Bakare, F, 40; Tosin Olayiwola, F, 38; Lateefat Bakare, F, 45 and Stella Joseph, F, 41, adding that they have since been charged to court on appropriate charges to face prosecution.
In light of the alarming prevalence of drunk driving among Lagos motorists, which studies have found to be a significant contributor to motor accidents both within and outside the state, Cole expressed concern over this disturbing trend.
He commended the arrest of the six vendors involved in the illegal sale of alcohol and aphrodisiacs, emphasizing that such practices must be strongly discouraged.
Furthermore, the Corps Marshal has issued warnings to street traders, hawkers, and building contractors who engage in practices that obstruct traffic, such as stacking sand on roads.
He also underscored the importance of maintaining valid waste collection contracts and working with approved PSP operators in order to foster a cleaner and more livable urban environment.
