Wednesday, 6 January 2016

Lagos shuts Oshodi market over insecurity

Lagos State Government yesterday shut Owonifari market within the notorious loop of Oshodi, Oshodi/Isolo Local Government, aimed at addressing the security challenges in the axis.

It will be recalled that the State Government often arrest hoodlums in Oshodi to stern the activities of petty thieves who often deprive commuters of their property.
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, who disclosed this, lamenting that the market, has constituted a menace and an eyesore within the locality.
Ayorinde noted that the relocated affected traders and shop owners to the newly built Isopakodowo market stalls at Bolade area in Oshodi.
The government has also commenced the fencing-off of the set-back on Agege Motor Road that stretches from Ilupeju end of Oshodi all the way to the PWD/Ikeja GRA end of the area.
According to the statement, the Owonifari loop will be transformed into an ultra modern bus terminus with new bus shelters that are befitting of a structured park in a mega city.


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