Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode seen here (backing camera) maintaining sanity on the road on Monday
The flagrant flouting of the Lagos State Traffic Laws, on Monday evening incensed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode such that he came down hard on some intransigent motorists who drove against traffic along the Muritala Mohammed Airport Road, Ikeja.
Governor Ambode who was on his way back from Abuja where he had attended the inauguration of the Presidential Campaign Council, was shocked at the manner some motorists drove ‘one way’ to beat the traffic along the Air-force Base inward International Airport Road, Ikeja.
He was particularly piqued that one of the offenders, army personnel, who drove a space bus with registration number JJJ 290 AC, would choose to blatantly contravene the law.
On sighting the vehicle, Governor Ambode alighted from his car and reprimanded the officer for showing a bad example contrary to what the Nigeria Army is known for.
Another offender, who drove a saloon car with registration number LSR 445 ER, also got some schooling from the Governor for breaking the law regardless of the dangers involved in driving against traffic.
Governor Ambode immediately ordered for the vehicles to be impounded, while also directing that the offenders be prosecuted in line with the provisions of the Traffic Laws.
