The Lagos State Government has established an Anti-Okada Squad as part of its attempts to strictly enforce the ban on Okada activities in specific sections of the state.
On Tuesday in Lagos, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, made this public declaration.
He stated that the prohibition was in accordance with the 2018 Transport Sector Reform Law (TSRL).
The Anti-Okada Squad will aid the police in enforcing the ban in the six local government regions, as well as on highways, important roads, and bridges, he explained.
The government, according to Oladeinde, is planning to tighten the prohibition on commercial motorbikes in the six LGAs and nine Local Council Development Areas.
During the inaugural event, the commissioner also declared that the Special Anti-Okada Squad will be reporting to the Police Department.
Oladeinde asked citizens to work with the government in combating the threat.
“It is the responsibility of the public to report any nefarious activities of the squad to the Ministry of Transportation.
“The public can report through the following help/complaint lines: 09038208154, 09034810153, 09033090826 and 09169655855.
“Such reports will help the government generate feedback on strategies for the protection of lives and property.
“Individuals arrested (i.e. riders and passengers) will be made to face the full wrath of the law in line with the provision of Section 46, sub-section 1, 2 & 3 of the Transport Sector Reform Law (TSRL), 2018,” Oladeinde said.
Motorcycles impounded would be smashed in full front of the public, according to the Commissioner.
