Lamata Set To Sack Light Rail Mechanics

The Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences (enforcement) unit may soon sack mechanics and miscreants obstructing the construction of the on going light rail project by the state government. The Lagos State Area Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LAMATA), had cried out to the task force to remove the mechanics from the area as they damaged the pillium base with waste oil, impeding the progress of work.

The Task Force Chairman, superintendent (SP) Bayo Sulaimon, disclosed that the task force had issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the mechanics and petty traders to vacate the area, adding that on expiration, the mechanics pleaded for more time which was granted by the unit.

He further explained that the government could no longer give them more time as this may delay the ongoing project.

Sulaimon however said, the officials of the task force have issued another final warning to the mechanics, adding that the task force may swoop on the mechanics anytime from now unannounced and dislodge them.

It could be recalled that mechanics and motor oil sellers have converted the entire stretch between Orile and Ijora area of Lagos, where the project is ongoing to workshop and littered the environment with dangerous chemicals that can cause environment hazards.