Gov Sanwo-Olu Babajide of Lagos, on Tuesday ordered the arrests of men riding motorbikes against traffic.
The governor who was on his way to the Ojo campus of the Lagos State University (LASU), for the inauguration of the Femi Gbajabiamila Conference Centre, when the incident occurred.
While plying the Lagos-Badagry expressway in a convoy, Sanwo-Olu encountered the motorcyclists and immediately ordered their arrests.
Some escaped while a handful were apprehended. While being arrested and taken away by security operatives, one of the offenders claimed to be a soldier.
“Put him there, let your father come and rescue you,” the governor said.
“I am a soldier Oga sir,” said the motorcyclist.
“That’s the more reason I’m going to lock you up. You are telling me you are a soldier. That’s even the more reason I’m going to lock you up,” the governor replied.
“Get in there. Useless boy. You are telling me you are a soldier. Lock him up!!”