Lagos police bans motorcycles (Okada)
Thursday, March 15, 2012Omoba
The
new commissioner of police warns motorcyclists to keep to designated routes
The new commissioner for police in
Lagos state, Umar Abubakar Manko, who assumed office on Monday, has warned
commercial motorcycle riders to steer clear of routes from which they have been
banned. In a press statement, Mr. Manko also urged residents of the city to
cooperate with police officers to fight crime within the state.
The full text of the statement, signed
by the state’s police spokesperson, Jaiyeoba Joseph, is given below:
In view of the recent wave of stealing
of motor cars, the Lagos State Police Command wishes to use this medium to
advise motor cars owners, most especially users of Toyota Camry / Honda Cars to
insure their vehicles with reputable Insurance Companies as well as providing
other security gadgets that can neutralize the vehicles while on motion, in
order to tame and discourage the criminal within our folds. They should also
endeavour to inform the nearest Police Station promptly of any criminality
within their domain.
Also due to increasing rate of
criminality through use of motorcycles popularly known as Okada. The Lagos
State Government in collaboration with the Lagos State Police Command have
decided to put a total ban on Okada within Ikeja axis namely: Oba Akran, Bank
Anthony Way, Isaac John, Opebi Link Bridge, Adekunle Fajuyi Way, Acme Road,
Alausa- Oregun, Simbiat Abiola Way and Kodeso Road with immediate effect.
The general public are therefore
advised to comply with the directive strictly, most especially the Okada
riders.
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