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Lagos Taskforce Warns Against Okadas
The Lagos State Taskforce has warned residents against using motorcycles, known as ‘Okadas,’ due to safety and security risks. The agency highlighted that Okadas are often used by criminals for quick getaways. This warning follows a six-hour operation targeting illegal Okada activities in several Lagos areas, conducted under the Lagos State Commissioner of Police’s directive.
CSP Adetayo Akerele, Chairman of the Taskforce, stated that the crackdown will continue without exceptions, even for those disguising their bikes as military vehicles. He reinforced the enforcement of the 2018 Road Transport Sector Reform Laws, which prohibit Okadas on highways, and urged the public to avoid them due to the associated dangers.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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