Lagos Govt Crushes 1,500 Motorcycles Seized On Prohibited Routes |Omohglobalnews

By Adeyinka Aderibigbe

Lagos State Government has crushed 1,500 seized commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada in a renewed onslaught against Okada operation in the 10 local governments and 15 local council development areas (LCDAs).

The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who disclosed this yesterday while supervising the crushing of the motorcycles at the Task Force Yard, Alausa, Ikeja, said this was in line with the government’s commitment to safety and security of lives and property.

He said the exercise was an indication that the government was not rescinding its decision to apprehend, impound and crush recalcitrant motorcycles plying restricted areas.

Osiyemi said besides crushing, Okada operators, riders and passengers caught plying restricted routes risked three years imprisonment if apprehended, in line with the Transport Sector Reform Law, (TSRL) 2018.

“The ban on Okada in specified areas is crucial for maintaining order, reducing risks associated with unauthorised motorcycle operation and also improving security,” Osiyemi said.

Lagos crushes 1,500 motorcycles apprehended in prohibited routes

The prohibited local governments include Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, Somolu, Mushin, Apapa, Ikeja, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Surulere and Eti-Osa.

The LCDAs under them which the ban also covers include Ojodu, Onigbongbo, Lagos Island East, Yaba and Coker Aguda. Others are Itire-Ikate, Eti-Osa West, Iru Victoria Island, Ikoyi-Obalende, Ikosi-Isheri, Agboyi-Ketu, Isolo, Ejigbo, Bariga and Odi-Olowo.

Also present at the crushing are the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa and other officials of the ministry.