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Lagos Set to Prosecute Residents Hosting Events on Public Roads

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The Lagos State Task Force has issued a stern warning to residents against hosting events on public roads, highlighting the inconvenience and safety risks such gatherings pose to other road users.

The agency stated it would pursue legal action against anyone who continues to violate state laws prohibiting road blockages for events.

This warning comes after the recent arrest of five individuals who blocked Raymond Njoku Road in Ikoyi for a birthday party, causing traffic disruptions and creating a public nuisance.

Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, shared details of the arrests on his X (formerly Twitter) account, noting that those detained included the celebrant, event planner, musician, sound engineer, and vendor.

“The suspects… will be tried in court according to the laws of the state. Lagos will not permit disregard for regulations,” Wahab said.

Task Force spokesperson Raheem Gbadeyan emphasized on Tuesday that offenders would face prosecution, while the agency’s Chairman, Adetayo Akerele, highlighted the concerning rise in road parties. “It is unacceptable for individuals or groups to use public roads for personal events, causing inconvenience and endangering public safety,” he stated.

Akerele pointed out specific locations in the city, including Lawani Street in Yaba and Ganiyu Lamina Street in Ijaye Ojokoro, where similar events have caused disruptions to public spaces.

The Task Force encourages residents to use designated event centers and has launched a “See Something, Say Something” initiative to enable citizens to report road obstructions.

The agency will collaborate with other security organizations to monitor and enforce compliance, aiming to maintain public order and ensure the smooth flow of traffic across Lagos.

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