In an efforts to checkmate the nefarious activities of hoodlums’ in the State, the Delta State Government has banned commercial motorcyclists (Okada riders) from operating in Asaba capital territory.
Other areas the Government banned the Okada riders from operating are Oshimili South and North, Sapele, Ika and Uvwie Local Government Areas.
This was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Dr. Kingsley Emu.
Speaking to journalists yesterday after the weekly State Executive Council meeting, Emu said the ban takes immediate effect but outright ban will be June 1st.
The SSG pointed that the move was to prevent security challenges being experienced in the State. He warned that anyone found to violate the ban would be arrested. Emu pointed that the motorcycle would be seized, destroyed and they would be made to face mobile courts.
He stated that the move was not to victimize other tribes nor encourage division.
The SSG maintained that the ban was deliberately extended to cover other areas. He pointed that the motorcyclists transport unions are not affected,
“It is to save life and property. People have been raped. To avoid crimes necessitated it. The law has been in existence since 2012 but not implemented. They vandalize transformers, cables and make residents restless.
“There are security men on ground to prevent violation. Even Oshimili South and North Local Government Areas have come out with their bylaws to ban scrap metal scavengers (iron condemn),” Emu stated.
source: Leadership
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