The Ports Authority Police (Western Command) has clarified they are not directly responsible for the persistent gridlock along the Mile 2–Apapa corridor, stating their jurisdiction is limited to port security.

Assistant Superintendent Isaac Hundeyin explained that traffic management in this area falls under other police formations and stakeholders like the Lagos State Police Command, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and unions.

He highlighted that root causes include inadequate truck parks, insufficient loading bays, and operational challenges by terminal operators, which are beyond police control.While officers regulate traffic and prevent crime, they emphasize collaboration to resolve disputes involving unions and terminal operators.

Hundeyin denied allegations of deliberate contribution to congestion, stressing police focus is on maintaining order rather than infrastructure solutions.The article underscores the need for permanent fixes through stakeholder dialogue and legal mechanisms for industrial disputes.