CITIZENS COMPASS– Lagos State Police Command yesterday, impounded 79 commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada as it continued enforcement on restricted areas.
Areas visited were Berger Suya , Kirikiri road, 2nd Rainbow bridge, and Apple junction inward Festac among others.
The enforcement started at about 11.00hrs.
Spokesman for the Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the operation in a statement.
“Yesterday, the agency embarked on its daily routine enforcement on ban on Commercial Motorcycles, popularly known as Okada on the State’s Highways and other restricted routes
“The operation which started around 11.00hrs yesterday visited the following areas
which includes; Berger Suya , Kirikiri road, 2nd Rainbow bridge, Apple junction inward Festac.
“A total number of 79 Commercial Motorcycles were impounded in all the areas visited.
“The operation was itch free except in Berger Suya where there was a pocket of resistance but was matched with minimal force and tactical superiority of our men.
“However, in all the areas visited, the operation was conducted with the highest degree of civility and professionalism.”
