The Guardian gathered that in areas such as Ajegunle, which was not listed in the restriction, Okada riders were being arrested and their bikes seized by policemen. NigeriaPolice LagosOkadaBan OkadaBan Okada Nigeria
from plying major highways and some roads in 15 local councils of the state, residents have lamented the ‘overzealousness’ of police operatives in carrying out the ban in areas not mentioned by the government.
Meanwhile, the state’s police command yesterday hinted that it has impounded 188 motorcycles, 78 tricycles and arrested 40 violators since Saturday that the ban came into enforcement.
It was observed at the weekend that major roads and highways were deserted by okada and tricycle riders following the ban. There was massive compliance to the ban as operators stayed away to avoid being arrested by the police. At CMS bus stop, everywhere was cleared as there was no okada or tricycle on sight while commuters who could not get vehicles on time resorted to trekking.
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