Chairman, Eredo Local Council Development Area in Epe Division, Lagos State, Monsuru Akinloye, has warned motorists within the council area to stop act of driving against traffic, otherwise called ‘one-way driving.’

Mr Akinloye said offenders would be arrested and prosecuted.

He gave the warning at a news conference at the council secretariat, in Eredo-Epe, on Thursday.

He said that such reckless behaviour would no longer be tolerated, adding that offenders would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

According to him, driving against traffic poses a serious threat to lives, disrupts traffic flow, and endangers both motorists and pedestrians.

He said, “Driving against traffic is not only unlawful but also a dangerous act that can lead to avoidable accidents and loss of innocent lives. As a responsible government, we are committed to ensuring the safety of all road users.’’

Mr Akinloye appealed to residents, commercial drivers, and private vehicle owners to strictly obey traffic rules, stressing that discipline on the road remained a shared responsibility that guaranteed safety for all.

The council chairman reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting orderliness, public safety, and sustainable development, in line with the THEMES agenda of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat.

He urged motorists in the area to drive responsibly, respect traffic regulations, and contribute to making Eredo LCDA safer for everyone.

Recall that a fatal accident on September 1, at Ibeju Bus Stop, along the Lekki/Epe expressway, claimed six lives, leaving nine others wounded.

The accident involved a blue Volvo FL6 truck and a white 18-seater Mazda commercial bus with registration number, AKD 336YD.

The accident which was a head-on collision was due to over speeding, route violation, and dangerous driving by the truck driver who was driving against traffic.

The six dead passengers included two males, three females, and a male child.

Nine others sustained varying degrees of injury while four passengers escaped unhurt.

The injured were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Epe and Hammond Hospital, while the bodies of the victims were deposited at the FMC Epe morgue.

(NAN)