The Ogun State Police Command has impounded six vehicles for traffic violations and razed illegal structures blocking roadways in the Sango-Ota and Ijebu Ode Toll Gate areas. Officers under "Operation No Traffic Gridlock" removed shanties and cleared obstructions that had choked the corridors for months. Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed the enforcement drive in a statement released in Abeokuta on Monday.
The crackdown unfolded across two fronts. In the Sango-Ota corridor, the Area Commander led coordinated night operations to demolish shanties and dismantle illegal structures jutting into road setbacks. These makeshift buildings and structures had become a permanent fixture, forcing vehicles into undesignated lanes and creating dangerous bottlenecks. Starting from 0500 hours the following morning, enforcement teams fanned out to clear major obstruction points.
During those early morning operations, police found six vehicles parked illegally or in violation of traffic laws. Officers seized all six vehicles on the spot. The impoundment sent a clear signal to motorists that the police command intended to enforce regulations without exception. The swift action yielded immediate results, with traffic flow improving noticeably across the Sango-Ota stretch within hours.
The Ijebu Ode Toll Gate axis received similar treatment. The Area Commander there orchestrated sustained enforcement operations targeting heavy-duty trucks parked indiscriminately along the highway and traders selling goods from roadsides. These informal commercial activities had congested the toll gate area for years, creating a chaotic scene during peak hours. Police systematically cleared truck buildups and removed all roadside obstructions that impeded vehicle movement.
The result was a dramatic transformation in vehicular flow at the Ijebu Ode Toll Gate. Traffic that previously crawled through the area now moves with reasonable speed. Continuous monitoring and compliance enforcement remain in place to prevent the resumption of old habits. Officers will remain stationed at both locations to catch violators and maintain order.
Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni announced that the command will sustain the operation until complete compliance takes hold across all affected corridors. He issued a stern warning that illegal parking, roadside trading, and highway obstruction will not be tolerated under any circumstance. Offenders will face arrest and prosecution in line with existing laws. The CP's statement left no room for negotiation or leniency on these matters.
