BREAKING: LAGOS STATE ANNOUNCES FRESH BAN ON OKADA IN SIX LOCAL GOVT AREAS
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has outright banned motorcycles known as okadas in the state.
He announced on Wednesday that Commercial motorcycle activities have been completely outlawed in six local governments of the State.
From June 1, no commercial motorcyclists will be allowed to operate in any area of Ikeja, Surulere, Eti-Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, and Apapa local councils.
Sanwo-Olu stated during a meeting with police area commanders and DPOS at the Lagos House in Ikeja, “This is the phased banning that we are going to be embarking on so that others would know that in a short while it is either they get out or search for something else to do.”
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Area Commanders, and DPOs were present during the meeting.
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