Lagos Okada ban: Gridlock persists, commuters stranded, trek long distances OkadaBan
Commuters stranded at Bus Stops after the Okada ban in Lagos on Monday. Photos: MaDailyGist
The security operatives comprising the Police, Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps and officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority were on the ground arresting the erring motorists. A commuter, Mr Saheed Raheem, urged the state government to expedite action on the Oshodi-Abule Egba Bus Rapid Transit corridor to reduce the pains of people living in Alimosho.
However, the ban in Surulere, Lagos Mainland and Apapa Local Government Areas ended the usual crowding, loitering and lawlessness of motorcycle and tricycle riders at Costain Roundabout, Ijora, Apapa road, and Ojuelegba.
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