Okada riders clashing with Police, Taskforce at Luth/ Idi-Araba area of Lagos.
Motorcycle (Okada) riders and Lagos State Task Force are reportedly involved in a clash at the Idi Araba area of Lagos.
The Lagos government banned motorcycle operations in some locations since June 1, 2022.
The affected Local Government Areas are Apapa, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Lagos Island, Surulere and Lagos Mainland.
The authorities already seized thousands of bikes which are now routinely crushed publicly.
Reacting to today’s face-off, Lagos Police Command has assured residents of safety.
Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin denied reports that the riders fought security personnel.
“The Taskforce went well prepared. They (riders) were just causing a scene after Taskforce left with some of their impounded motorcycles.”
Will someone in Idi-Araba around LUTH confirm this #vawulence on going in the Area pic.twitter.com/YIuzRwNtcb
— Omo Oloba Obedu (@pulseafricamag) June 7, 2022
Hundeyin said the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and men from the Area Command have been drafted to the scene.
The spokesman added that there’s “absolutely nothing to worry about”.
Bonfires are being lit on roads as Police mobilize Security Forces to prevent further escalation.
Apparently bike men are revolting against the okada ban in the area. While some are suing the Lagos State government for taking away their source of living, others are taking the physical mayhem and violence seriously too.
Police & okada boys around Idi Araba Luth gate road
Please y’all should stay safe 🙏🏿🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/1kmK57UClY
— MSP (@Masparay) June 7, 2022
BREAKING: Okada riders clashing with Police, Taskforce at Luth/ Idi-Araba area of Lagos. Bonfires are being lit on roads as Police mobilize Security Forces to prevent further escalation. pic.twitter.com/PwrkdkTAvw
— Eons Intelligence (@eonsintelligenc) June 7, 2022