Juliet Ezeh
The Lagos State Government has launched an intensified enforcement operation targeting illegal parking syndicates operating within the busy Computer Village axis of Ikeja, in a move to restore order and protect motorists.
The crackdown, spearheaded by the Lagos State Parking Authority, comes amid growing concerns over the activities of unauthorised individuals who have taken over parts of the area’s parking system.
Authorities say the operation is aimed at dismantling organised groups allegedly extorting drivers and disrupting the state’s regulated parking structure.
Speaking on the development, the General Manager of LASPA, Adebisi Adelabu, said enforcement teams have been deployed to monitor compliance and apprehend offenders.
She stressed that the government is determined to reassert control over parking operations and eliminate all forms of illegal collection within the state.
According to the agency, the presence of touts in strategic locations such as the Ikeja under-bridge has contributed to traffic disorder and confusion, making it difficult to enforce proper parking regulations.
Officials noted that the ongoing operation will not only target those directly involved in illegal fee collection but also any collaborators aiding the scheme.
The government warned that offenders risk arrest and prosecution as part of broader efforts to sanitise Lagos’ transport and traffic environment.
Residents and business operators in the area have been urged to support the initiative by complying with official guidelines and reporting suspicious activities to relevant authorities.
The enforcement drive is part of a wider strategy to improve urban mobility, reduce congestion, and ensure a more structured parking system across Lagos.
Authorities believe that sustained action against illegal operators will help restore discipline in high-density commercial zones like Computer Village, which remains one of the state’s busiest tech markets.
