The operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce, yesterday, seized 164 commercial motorcycles, popularly called “Okada” in some parts of the state over illegal operations.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Adegoke Fayoade, ordered the enforcement which took place at Badagry Expressway, Mile 2, Second Rainbow Bus Stop, V-Naija Bus Stop, Alabasuru and Berger Bus Stop.
The Chairman of the Agency, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Adetayo Akerele, who disclosed the operation said most of the operators hide under the guise of the bikes belonging to soldiers or are operated by soldiers in the area in order to avoid being arrested when caught.
Akerele said: “We encountered some form of resistance from okada operators who claimed that the bikes belong to soldiers and therefore are untouchable.
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“I quickly cleared their doubt and used it as a means to sound a note of warning that there are no sacred cows when it comes to restoring sanity on our roads.”
The impounded bikes were taken to the task force headquarters where they will be crushed.
The chairman further reminded uniform personnel, who make use of Okada as a means of transportation, to ensure that they are fully kitted in their regalia, while on a bike
He also encouraged commuters to stop patronising Okada operators who not only pose safety risks to the passenger and rider, but also a security risk to all residents because of the use of Okada as a quick getaway means by criminal elements.
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