By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
As part of preparations for the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations, the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has deployed its full operational capacity across 27 major traffic corridors in the state to ensure smooth vehicular movement.
The special operation, which commenced on March 16, 2026, will run until March 27, 2026, covering key highways and critical traffic points across Ogun State.
According to a statement by TRACE Senior Commander Elias Omonayajo Adedayo, the initiative aims to guarantee effective 24-hour traffic management throughout the festive period. Operatives will also be deployed to all Eid praying grounds across the state’s 20 local government areas to manage traffic and parking, ensuring orderliness at entry and exit points.
Adedayo highlighted that the operation will focus on increased patrol visibility, strategic placement of rescue and emergency response teams, and intensified public awareness campaigns before, during, and after the celebrations. TRACE will closely monitor both commercial and private motorists, anticipating higher human and vehicular traffic during the period.
Key routes under surveillance include the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode-Benin/Ore Expressway, Sango/Ota-Idiroko corridor, Atan-Agbara-Badagry route, Abeokuta-Siun Interchange, and other major highways across the state. Motorists were advised to exercise caution, especially on roads under construction or rehabilitation, where TRACE officials will be stationed to regulate traffic.
The agency also plans to collaborate with other security and safety organisations, as well as community-based traffic management groups, to enhance road safety. Field commanders were directed to ensure that all operatives maintain professionalism, civility, and fairness while performing their duties.
Extending greetings to Muslim faithful and road users, Adedayo urged motorists to avoid speeding, drunk driving, and unnecessary night travel, while strictly adhering to traffic regulations. He also warned that vehicles impounded for traffic violations during the period will not be released until March 30, 2026, following the conclusion of the special operation.
For emergencies and rescue situations, TRACE advised the public to contact its toll-free line 112 or other designated helplines. The agency’s social media platforms will provide real-time traffic updates, alerts, and advisories throughout the festive period.
