The Lagos State Taskforce said it undertook a cleanup exercise along the Mile 2 Oke on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Agency’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, ABDULRAHEEM GBADEYANKA.

GBADEYANKA said the exercise was needed to curb the escalating challenges posed by roadside vendors and the proliferation of shanties in the area.

He stated that in recent months, the stretch of road along Mile 2 Oke has been plagued by illegal roadside activities that have contributed to severe traffic congestion, an alarming rise in traffic-related robberies, and an overall degradation of the environment.

He added that the swift action is part of the planned programmes of the Agency to protect and preserve the environment in line with the agenda of the state government.

He also noted that the agency discovered that the roadside vendors who set up tents on the curbs were also dealing illegally in petroleum products.

GBADEYANKA, however, assured that the arrested individuals would be charged to court, and the confiscated items would be forfeited to the state government through legal processes.