The Lagos State Government will begin to crush and recycle impounded Okada

On February 27, 2017, Lagos Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni revealed that the Lagos State Government was planning to start crushing and recycling the Okada seized in the state.

According to him, State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode had asked the police and other security agencies to assist the Lagos State Government in carrying out its plans to begin the crushing and recycling of The Okada seized in the State; Ensuring that repression will be vigorously supported on a daily basis.

In accordance with the State Traffic Law 2012 which prohibits operations of Okada and Tricycles known as Keke Marwa from operating on certain roads and areas across the state, the decision to start crushing and recycling the Okada Is consistent with the Act.



While speaking with journalists at the Olusosun immersion site in Ojota, the Commissioner stated that the recent crackdown on Okada throughout the state was a decision that was not in keeping with the government's The security concerns of their operations. Using Okada to commit the crime and run away.

"So far we have impounded about 500 motorcycles since we started our renewed efforts and now we have a total of about 4,000 bikes ready to be crushed.

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