In a broadcast on Nigeria Info FM, Hamzat labeled these disruptive actions as criminal and emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring public safety by removing unauthorized individuals who target luxury vehicles.

Hamzat condemned the harassment and extortion, declaring that the government would not tolerate such activities. He confirmed that law enforcement agencies have commenced the removal of offenders from the area and stated that many arrests have already taken place. The deputy governor mentioned that surveillance cameras installed along the Lekki Epe route have been instrumental in identifying suspects, leading to multiple arrests over the weekend, with some individuals currently facing charges in the Magistrate Court. The government aims to clear this major transit corridor to protect motorists and maintain order.