Abia state governor, Alex Otti, has banned the operations of commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada in the Umuahia and Aba.
The ban was announced in a statement by Kazie Uko, the Chief Press Secretary to the Abia Governor.
The statement reads, ” Effective Monday, August 14, 2023, any motorcycle seen on the streets of Umuahia and Aba townships being used for such purpose will be impounded by the security agencies.
“Also, security agencies have been directed to arrest any individual caught violating this order, for possible prosecution.
“This directive takes immediate effect”.
No explanation was given for the ban.
However, the ban may arise from the need to curb insecurity in the State Umuahia, the state capital and environs as suspected criminals operate easily with motorcycles which they can also use to escape easily.
