The Cross River state government has banned the operations of commercial motorcyclists in the Calabar metropolis. According to a statement on Wednesday by Emmanuel Ogbeche, chief press secretary to the
June 21, 2023 11:33 AMThe Cross River state government has banned the operations of commercial motorcyclists in the Calabar metropolis.
According to a statement on Wednesday by Emmanuel Ogbeche, chief press secretary to the governor, the move is aimed at “ensuring a safe and secure Cross River”.“His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Otu, after due consultation with key security chiefs in the state, has directed as follows: A total ban on the activities of all commercial motorcyclists within the Calabar metropolis,” the statement reads.
“Anyone caught going against this directive will have the motorcycle impounded, and the offender prosecuted.” The state government also advised those involved in vandalisation of public amenities like street lights, lamp posts, traffic lights to desist forthwith, “as culprits will be made to face the full wrath of the law”.a “total ban” on the operations of commercial motorcycles in six LGAs in the state — Ikeja, Surulere, Eti Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island and Apapa.
Some other state governments have also restricted the operations of commercial motorcyclists, popularly called Okada, to the outskirts of capital cities.
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