Lagos: Four petrol hawkers arrested, over 2,000 litres of products confiscated
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The Lagos State Taskforce on Environment and Special Offences, Enforcement Unit, has arrested four petroleum products hawkers in the Mile-2 area and recovered over 2,000 litres of the products.
This is contained in a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, in Lagos on Tuesday.
Mr Abdulraheem said the raid of illegal petroleum products hawkers became necessary given the danger of fire outbreaks that their activities could cause if not checked.
He said that apart from the fire outbreak, the illegal structures where they sold the products were causing heavy traffic in the Mile-2 Oke area.
The spokesperson noted that the operation was carried out following directives from the state government and the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Adegoke Fayoade.
Mr Abdulraheem said the illegal structures also housed suspected criminals, who always attacked motorists and other road users at night and early morning.
“We have directives to dismantle the illegal structures and clear the area of vendors selling goods, particularly petroleum products, by the roadside.
“Among the most pressing issues addressed is the illegal sale of petrol and diesel by the roadside, where over 2,000 litres of petroleum products have been seized.
“This is a dangerous practice that poses a significant risk of fire hazards and explosions. We will ensure that such activities that endanger the lives of these illegal merchants and other road users are brought to a complete halt,” he said.
Mr Abdulraheem added that the agency would continue to monitor the area to prevent the resurgence of illegal activities and to ensure the roads remained clear for safe and smooth transportation.
He said those arrested would be charged to court, and items confiscated would be forfeited to the Lagos State government through the court.
(NAN)
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