Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State have banned commercial motorcyclist commonly known as okada from operating in four local governments of the state. The affected local governments include; Abua/Odual, Ahoada East, Ahoada West and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA).
The media aide to the governor, Simeon Nwakaudu announced on Sunday morning, Feb. the 14th 2016 saying Okada operators, “are prohibited from operating between 5pm and 8am daily in four local government areas of the state for security reasons.
Wike said the order for the ban came as a result of the recent killings and cult-related violence in the state.
It would be recalled that men of the under world have been on rampage in parts of the state, including Omoku,headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA) and hometown of PDP chairman, Felix Obuah.
The statement read, “Governor Wike has directed security agencies to enforce the ban.
“The governor regrets any inconveniences the ban will cause residents, businesses and commercial motorcyclists in these local government areas.
“He, however, called on all stakeholders in the mentioned local government areas to cooperate with the state government and security agencies to improve the security situation in their communities,” Nwakaudu added.
The deadly cult gangs have unleashed terror on the people living in ONELGA headquarters and at least a dozen deaths have been witnessed during this weekend.
