A total of 859 traffic offenders were arrested and prosecuted around Lagos Island and Ikeja in recent times, according to the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Central Business Districts, Bola Olumegbon Lawal.

She disclosed this yesterday during the 2026 Ministerial Briefing marking the third year of the second-term administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Lawal added that 24 tricycles were also arrested and prosecuted for various offences, including illegal parking, unlawful U-turns, traffic light violations and driving against traffic.

According to her, the Lagos State Central Business Districts (CBDs) have remained committed over the past year to improving the business environment and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors.

She, however, noted that enforcing law and order within the districts has not been without challenges.

Lawal recalled that officials of the agency had, on several occasions, come under attack from individuals allegedly linked to the National Union of Road Transport Workers as well as hoodlums, commonly referred to as area boys.

She further stated that the agency had continued to engage in activities such as training and retraining programmes, as well as safety and rescue operations across the districts.