Tag: okada
Lagos Taskforce declares war on Okada, 134 Motorcycles impounded in one day
Enforcement teams covered strategic locations including Obalende, Falomo Underbridge, Coastal Road, CMS Roundabout on Lagos Island, 2nd Rainbow, Mile 2…
Tension in Lagos as Okada riders resist Taskforce, 79 motorcycles impounded
However, the enforcement team, led by its Chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, swiftly regained control, deploying what was described as "minimal…
Lagos Taskforce impounds 253 okadas on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
The Chairman described the activities of the okada operators as despicable as a result of their large numbers that congregate…
Lagos Taskforce impounds 344 commercial motorcycles in seven days
The spokesperson said the unit had warned men in uniform, like soldiers and policemen, against disobedience to traffic law, urging…
FRSC to impound unregistered motorcycles nationwide
According to him, there is also a need for all motorcycles to be duly captured in the National Vehicle Identification…
We are after foreigners operating Okada in Lagos: CP Alabi
Alabi said that the command was aware of some foreigners operating as motorcyclists in the state and that they were…
482 impounded Okadas crushed in Lagos (Photos)
The Lagos State Police Command has crushed 482 motorcycles, popularly known as Okadas, impounded at different spots across the State.
Sanwo-Olu begins moves to limit Okada use next week
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to further limit the use of motorcycles or Okada as a means of…
War against okada: Lagos Taskforce seizes 91 bikes (Photos)
The Lagos State Taskforce has impounded 91 motorcycles, popularly known as okada in a renewed onslaught to stop them from…
Traffic nuisance: 131 okadas, 150 vehicles impounded in Lagos
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday disclosed that 131 motorcycles, popularly known as okadas and 150 vehicles have been impounded…
Police nab fake soldier who rides okada in military uniform
The Police in Lagos have arrested a fake soldier who engaged in okada business on the prohibited Agege Motor Road.
[Video] Okada/Keke ban: We are suffering, need alternatives – Commuters
Lagosians describe their horrid experiences to and fro various destination in Lagos after Keke and Okada ban
Group backs Sanwo-Olu on Okadas, Tricycles restriction
A group, operating under the aegis of Lagos Progressive Vanguard has thrown its weight behind the ban of okada in…
Lagos’ ban on okada, tricycles in order – Fashola
Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday advised residents of Lagos to support the state government on…
School owners send message to parents as Lagos boils
School owners in Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos are now contacting parents to come and pick their wards as police…
266 Okadas, tricycles impounded in Lagos, 40 arrested
The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday said it has impounded 266 okadas and tricycles as it began the enforcement…
Lagos bans Okada, Tricycle riders in 15 LGs/LCDAs
The Lagos State Government has banned okada and tricycle riders in six Local Governments and nine Local Council Development Areas,…
Lagos denounces list of restricted routes for Okada, Tricycles
The Lagos State Government has denounced a purported list of restricted routes for okada and tricycle operators in the state.
War against Okadas: Lagos installs 2,000 restricted signs on highways, bridges
In a renewed effort towards creating awareness on Lagos State Traffic Laws on restricted areas for the operation of motorcycles,…
Lagos backs down on Okada, tricycle menace
Despite reeling out frightening statistics on okada and tricycles menace, the Lagos State Government on Monday said it will not…
Lagos Task Force raids CMS, Yaba, others, impounds 134 okadas
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Agency (Taskforce) have impounded 134 commercial motorcycles, popularly known as…
Photo News: Unbelievable: AZMAN Air owner riding Okada to his farm in Kano
Alhaji Abdulmunafi Sarina, owner of AZMAN Air Limited has been seen riding on a motor bike, popularly known as Okada…
Video: Nigerian Army uncovers arms smugglers using Okada
The Nigerian Army has uncovered tricks employed by arms smugglers to bring small arms into the country through the seat…
Lagos Task Force impounds 115 koalas, ‘Gokada,’ ‘Maxokada’
The Lagos State Task Force has impounded 115 motorcycles, including 22 'Gokada' and 'Maxokada' for operating illegally in some parts…
Lagos Police begin massive arrest of lawless okada riders June 15
The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday said it has concluded plans to commence massive arrest of unlawful commercial motorcycle…
Okada riders set police van ablaze over death of colleague
Okada riders have set a police van ablaze at Ibeshe, in Ikorodu area of Lagos following the death of one…
Okada Remain Banned In Agiliti Community
The Lagos State Government has dispelled the rumour being peddled in the Agiliti community that the ban placed on the…
Lagos vows to go tough on Okada restriction, street trading
The Lagos State Government at the weekend said it would henceforth strictly enforce the extant laws in the state especially…
Woman overpowers okada thief at Ikoyi
Paul Iyoghojie An attempt by a suspected motorcycle thief to rob a woman identified as Linda Ishaku of her phone…
Mile 12 traders agree to relocate, okay ban on okada
Kazeem Ugbodaga Traders of the popular Mile 12 Market in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria have agreed that the market should be…