Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex has directed the immediate ban on the operation of commercial motorcyclists, otherwise known as Okada, within Umuahia, the State capital, and Aba Metropolis.
According to a statement made available to Journalists by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kazie Ukoh the directive takes immediate effect.
Part of the statement reads thus; “Effective Monday, August 14, 2023, any motorcycle seen on the streets of Umuahia and Aba townships being used for such purpose will be impounded by the security agencies”.
“Also, security agencies have been directed to arrest any individual caught violating this order, for possible prosecution.This directive takes immediate effect”.
