The Lagos State Taskforce on Thursday, June 2, said it will crush 2,228 seized motorcycles, popularly known as okada to serve as a deterrent to others. Taskforce Chairman, CSP Shola Jejeloye said the motorcycles will be crushed on Friday, June 3. This comes after the state government placed a ban on commercial motorcycles in six local governments in the state after a sound engineer was lynched by motorcyclists in Lekki, Lagos. Jejeloye, who spoke in Oshodi, said though the agency had …
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The deceased, Inawo One person was killed after violent fights broke out between commercial motorcyclists and hoodlums in Lagos. The incident happened at Abesan Estate in the Baruwa/Gate area of Ipaja on Monday morning, April 4. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident said that the suspected killer had been arrested while an investigation is ongoing to ascertain what caused the clash. According to a witness, the deceased identified as Inawo had tried to intervene …
The Lagos State Government launches a new bus system initiative known as First And Last Mile Bus to serve as a replacement for the Tricylces and Bikes which the government banned due to the increased level of insecurity. This new functional and effective intermodal transportation system, First and Last Mile Bus Scheme was launched at the Citizens Mediattion Center, Agege Lagos on the 11th of May 2020 as the Lagos State Acquires 2000 new buses. On the …
A yet-to-be-identified motorcycle rider was shot dead allegedly by a police officer around Banana junction in Orlu, Imo state today July 9. According to reports, the policeman had stopped the motorcycle rider for not wearing a face mask. An altercation ensued between both men after the Okada man allegedly refused to give a N50 bribe. The area is currently in Chaos as residents are demanding justice for the deceased Okada rider. The spokesperson of the state police command is yet …
A 28-year-old commercial motorcyclist has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly defiling a 6-year-old girl at Idye village in Makurdi metropolis of Benue State. The suspect identified as Terver Awuha was accused of having carnal knowledge of the little girl twice. It was alleged that he dragged the little girl who was sent to buy noodles by her mother on June 3, 2020 at about 7:30pm into his room, and forcefully defiled her. He repeated same act on June 5, 2020 at …
Frederick Oladeinde, the transportation commissioner in Lagos state has revealed that they will be deploying more buses in July to replace okadas and keke napep which has been banned from plying some routes in the state. He said that the state government has sent bus specifications to potential manufacturers and is working towards implementing a “first mile and last mile (FMLM) mobility solution” to help Lagosians navigate the state with ease. Oladeinde said; “Following the restriction of motorcycles and tricycles for …