LAGESC takes swift action to restore safety, clears miscreants from Oshodi, Ikeja-Along pedestrian bridges

In response to the growing concerns raised by Lagosians over the brazen activities of miscreants on pedestrian bridges, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), commonly known as KIA, executed a decisive enforcement operation on Monday.

The operation targeted the removal of touts and miscreants who had been a persistent nuisance on the Oshodi and Ikeja-Along pedestrian bridges.

Major Olatunbosun Olaniyi Cole (Retd), the Corps Marshal of LAGESC, emphasized the imperative of eradicating activities that hinder the proper use of pedestrian bridges, discouraging pedestrians from utilizing these structures for their safety.

Addressing the press, Cole stated, “We received regular complaints from Lagosians about the activities of miscreants and touts occupying the Oshodi and Ikeja-Along bridges, depriving pedestrians of their valuables. This discourages the use of pedestrian bridges, which are designed to protect pedestrians from the dangers of speeding motorists.”

Cole affirmed the agency’s commitment to sustaining such enforcement actions, warning that individuals posing threats to pedestrian safety would be apprehended and prosecuted. The Corps Marshal urged residents to embrace the use of pedestrian bridges, emphasizing that erring pedestrians caught by KAI operatives would face legal consequences.

Moreover, Major Cole issued a stern warning to traders engaging in illegal street trading on, around, and beneath pedestrian bridges, a clear violation of the state’s environmental laws.

He underscored that the full weight of the law would be brought upon those caught in the act, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to maintaining a clean and safe urban environment.

With this swift and strategic operation, LAGESC aims not only to dislodge miscreants but also to instill a sense of security, encouraging pedestrians to reclaim these vital structures designed for their protection.

The agency’s proactive approach signals a firm stand against activities that compromise public safety and the sanctity of public spaces in Lagos.