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VEHICLES IMPOUNDED! Ambode apprehends soldier, others for driving against traffic [Photos]

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Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday, arrested some drivers, who were violating the traffic law by driving one-way, and ordered they prosecution.

The governor also directed that their vehicles be impounded.

According to a statement by Ambode’s Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, the governor was returning from Abuja on Monday evening when he encountered some motorists driving against the traffic along the Muritala Mohammed Airport Road, Ikeja.

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The statement added that Ambode was particularly irked by one of the offenders, an army personnel, who drove a space bus with registration number JJJ 290 AC against the traffic.

The statement reads in part,

“The Governor, on sighting the vehicle, 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.”

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