Location – Lagos state.*
*👉🏼Lagos State Police command insist on eliminating okada riders from every part of Lagos State based on government instruction.*
*👉🏼To achieve this, all DPOs have been directed to clampdown and stop the operation of all commercial motocyclist (okada) within their jurisdiction irrespective of where they operate*
*👉🏼This directive appears to overide the February Lagos State Government ban of okada in selected local government areas of Lagos*
*👆🏾Impact*
*1. Going forward, there will be high chase, seizure and arrest of okada, this is expected and some level of hostile resistance and hot friction should be anticipated*
*2. Escape tactics from the riders could lead to multiple accidents, this could lead to various degrees of casualties and some fatalities*
*3. Possible face-off between the riders union and members of the task force is also likely.*
*🗣️🦻Advisory*
*1. Avoid boarding Okada for now, *even within the streets and inner routes*.
*2. Kindly be aware of your surrounding when commuting and be on the lookout for police raid on Okadas to avoid accidents.*
*3. Cascade this information to acquaintances and family members that may not be aware.*
*BE INFORMED & TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. INFORM YOUR FAMILY & CHURCH MEMBERS & FRIENDS*
*Olu Olabinjo*
*Legal Practitioner*
*Public Engligtenment*