LASTMA Impounds 155 Vehicles In Clampdown On Illegal Garages, Shanties, Others

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said it has impounded 155 vehicles during clampdown by its operatives on illegal roadside activities across Lagos Island.

The operation targeted unlawful garages, makeshift shanties, and informal trading spots that had become hubs of gridlock, environmental nuisance, and insecurity, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos

The operation by LASTMA covered Ebute-Ero, Oke-Arin Market, Odofin Street, Elegbata, and Marina under the Oando Bridge.

Giwa said the impounded vehicles included tricycles and heavily loaded trucks operating illegal garages and parks, causing serious traffic disruptions in the area.

According to him, the enforcement aligned with LASTMA’s strengthened 24-hour traffic management mandate and the government’s mobility and compliance agenda.

He added that the exercise forms part of efforts to ensure traffic order before, during, and after the upcoming festive season.

He restated Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to maintaining law and order across all transport corridors through strict enforcement and zero tolerance for infractions.

Giwa warned that illegal garages, roadside markets, and shanties had continued to undermine efforts to ensure smooth traffic flow in Lagos.

He said the impoundments signalled that the government would no longer tolerate activities disrupting public order or endangering lives and property.

He added that the goal was to promote a safe, organised, and clean urban environment for motorists and pedestrians while restoring civility to key routes.

Giwa assured that the enforcement drive would continue and expand to other parts of the state where similar violations persist.

He urged drivers, traders, and transport operators to obey traffic and environmental laws, noting that voluntary compliance remained essential for an orderly transport system.

Authorities said these spots are long-standing congestion points caused by illegal parking, street trading, and makeshift garages.

They observed that the illicit activities obstruct traffic and pose safety risks to pedestrians and legitimate businesses in the vicinity.

(NAN)