The officers of the Lagos State Taskforce have taken a firm stance against illegal motorcycle operators, commonly known as ‘Okada,’ in various parts of the metropolis. Under the directive of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, simultaneous operations were carried out at Badagry Expressway, Mile 2, Second Rainbow Bus Stop, V-Naija Bus Stop, Alabasuru and Berger Bus Stop to crack down on these illegal activities.
Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele emphasized that there will be no leniency towards Okada operators who continue to flout the law. There are claims that soldiers of the Nigerian Army operate some Okada bikes and are therefore untouchable, he made it clear that there are no exceptions when enforcing road regulations.
“We encountered some form of resistance from Okada operators who claim that the bikes belong to soldiers and therefore, are untouchable. I quickly cleared their doubt and used it to sound a note of warning that there are no sacred cows when it comes to restoring sanity on our roads,” CSP Akerele said.
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The State Government is committed to upholding the Road Transport Sector Reform Laws of 2018 which prohibits Okada operations on all highways in Lagos. The Chairman also urged commuters to refrain from patronizing these illegal operators as they pose safety and security risks.
The Agency will not rest until all traffic rules and regulations are adhered to by Okada operators. The message is clear – there will be no sanctuary for those who continue to operate illegally on Lagos roads.
