Okada Ban: Violence Breaks Out at Iyana Ipaja | Punch
- 4 years ago
Violence broke out on Wednesday at the Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos State over the ban on the operations of commercial motorcyclists and tricyclists, popularly known as Okada and Keke Marwa respectively.
In different videos shared on social media, scenes of burning tyres were a regular feature. A vehicle belonging to the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency was also seen on fire.
Several young persons were also seen armed with sticks, which they were brandishing at motorists.
The sound of gunshots was heard while policemen were seen firing teargas on a deserted street.
Police had clashed with Keke and Okada riders at Ijora area of the state on Monday, leading to the reported death of one person.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the ban on the operations of Keke and Okada were irreversible.
In different videos shared on social media, scenes of burning tyres were a regular feature. A vehicle belonging to the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency was also seen on fire.
Several young persons were also seen armed with sticks, which they were brandishing at motorists.
The sound of gunshots was heard while policemen were seen firing teargas on a deserted street.
Police had clashed with Keke and Okada riders at Ijora area of the state on Monday, leading to the reported death of one person.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the ban on the operations of Keke and Okada were irreversible.