Tag: Okada riders
Lagos goes after stubborn okada riders, seizes 139 motorcycles
The Chairman assured that the Lagos State Taskforce will continue its patrols and enforcement activities across the state, particularly in…
Angry okada riders kill police officer in Lagos
He said the police team got a distress call regarding the knocking down of the okada rider at about 1.40am.
Okada riders beat man to death in Lagos, police officers on illegal duty arrested
Hundeyin disclosed that the two police officers had been arrested and detained as search was on for their civilian accomplices.
Mayhem in Abule Egba as Okada riders, Taskforce clash
There was pandemonium in the area as the taskforce officials impounded lots of motorcycles plying prohibited routes.
Lagos plans massive onslaught against Okada riders in prohibited routes
Osiyemi added that the ban on okada remained in force in 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 15 Local Council…
Lagos Taskforce impounds 160 okadas in Berger, FESTAC, Badagry expressway
The operation lasted several hours and was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye, who stated that…
Policeman attacked by okada riders dies in Lagos
Hundeyin said that the Inspector, whose name was not mentioned, was one of the policemen attacked at Ijora Olopa by…
Police prohibit use of facemasks, hoods by commercial motorcyclists
“The command enjoined the leadership of Okada Riders Association in the state to warn their members against covering of their…
‘How motorcyclists killed Police Inspector, injured DPO in Lagos’
Police operatives came under attack from the commercial motorcyclists while trying to enforce the law on operation on the use…
One dead as okada riders clash with Police in Lagos
Hundeyin in a series of tweets said, after a minor accident involving a car and a motorcycle occurred on the…
Stakeholders demand total ban of Okada in Lagos
They said the pockets of riders still found operating on forbidden routes, especially highways, should be arrested and made to…
Okada riders shun Lagos roads in compliance with ban in six LGs (Photos)
The Local Governments are: Ikeja, Eti-Osa, Apapa, Surulere, Lagos Island and Lagos Mainland.
We are ready for June 1 enforcement of ban on Okada in Lagos – Police
The command, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin said its attention had been drawn to a panic-laced…
Mayhem in Abuja: Okada riders set houses ablaze over death of colleagues
Two okada riders were reportedly knocked down and killed by a motorist, which sparked off serious rampage in the area.
Sanwo-Olu: No going back on June 1 banning of Okadas in six LGs
Sanwo-Olu said security services and Lagos State Government are on the same page in respect to banning of motorcycles in…
Why we must clampdown on Okada: Lagos releases accident statistics
Omotoso disclosed that about 1,712 accidents had been recorded in Lagos in the first quarter of this year, saying out…
Lagos sends another important message to Okada riders
Omotoso said the Lagos State Task Force, led by CSP Shola Jejeloye, had continued to enforce the law, as it…
150 bikes impounded as Okada riders clash with police on Mile 2-Badagry road
The okada riders had blocked the expressway from Mile 2-Ojo and burnt tyres on the road.
Oniru alerts of plans by Okada riders to attack Lekki
The traditional ruler disclosed this in a circular issued on Wednesday, titled, ‘Urgent security alert’, and signed by the Oniru…
Mayhem in Abuja: Okada riders, traders clash, shops, houses burnt (Photos)
It was gathered that a woman was reportedly knocked down by an okada rider which led to her death, sparking…
Breaking: Sanwo-Olu announces total ban on Okada in six LGs
At a news conference at the State House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu, surrounded by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, the Commissioner…
Ondo govt. organises training for Okada riders
Ondo State Government on Tuesday trained riders of motorcycles popularly called Okada, on safety measures and rules guiding them in…
Okada riders, hoodlums in brutal clash, one dead
Officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) were quickly drafted to the scene of the clash to restore normalcy.
Police foil attempt by okada riders to vandalize BRT
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS have foiled attempt by okada riders to vandalise a BRT at Ile-Zik area,…
Okada riders on rampage at Lagos Airport Road, shoot policeman dead
Okada riders went on rampage on Thursday evening around Ajao Estate on Airport Road in Lagos, shooting a policeman dead…
Okada riders in Ogun to wear number tags
Stakeholders in the Ogun State transport sector have concluded plans to register, co-ordinate and monitor the activities of Okada riders…
Mayhem in Ile-Epo: Police, okada riders clash, one killed
Pandemonium ensued at the Ile-Epo Market on Monday as okada riders were said to have engaged the police a battle…
Lekki residents express worry over insecurity, call for Okada ban
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Lekki residents under the umbrella of the Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association have expressed worry over…
Taskforce, okada clash in Ejigbo: 92 bikes seized (Photos)
Officials of the Lagos State Taskforce on Tuesday clashed with irate okada riders at Jakande Gate, Ejigbo area of Lagos.
Sanwo-Olu should ban ‘Okada’, ‘Keke Napep’: Ayangburen, others
The Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi has told Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to outrightly ban 'Okada' in the state if…