The Lagos government has announced a “total ban” on the
operations of commercial motorcycles in six LGAs in the state.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, announced the
directive while briefing the state’s security agents on Wednesday.
Local government areas affected by the ban include Ikeja,
Surulere, Eti Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island and Apapa.
The governor said that the ban is to take effect from June
1, adding that it is the “phase of banning that we are going to be embarking
on”.
“A total ban from all the highways in these LGAs and is
effective from June 1. This is the phase of banning that we are going to be
embarking on so that others know that, within a short while, they either get
out or go look for something else to do,” the governor said.
“And from June 1, we are going to list all the LCDAs under
these LGAs and publish them. So we are giving the notice now. So everyone can
come up with strategies to achieve this. As from June 1, we want all commercial
motorcycles completely off all major roads.”
The ban comes just days after some commercial motorcyclists
reportedly lynched a sound engineer identified as David Imoh in the Lekki axis
of Lagos state.
A misunderstanding over N100 balance was said to have
degenerated, resulting in some motorcyclists present at the scene joining their
colleague to beat up David and two of his friends.
The commercial motorcyclists were said to have set the
deceased ablaze after beating him unconscious.
Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police spokesperson, said four
suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of the sound
engineer.
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Good morning Mr Governor, soundly you just wake up. After the did have been done.
ReplyDeleteThe Governor can in stead of the ban, task the various motorcicle associations to initiate, register and maintain a check on all okada riders in the state. To ensure that not every person can come from anywhere and start operating in the state.
ReplyDeleteThose staying around Lafiaji, Owode, and other interior areas on the island, and cannot afford a vehicle of thier own also deserves a means of transportation. They are lagosians