*As police impound 140 bikes, arrest others

*State govt to provide alternatives to Okada ban

There was total compliance to the Okada ban by the Lagos State Government, in the affected areas on Wednesday.

Quest Times reporter who monitored the situation observed some of the major roads, such as Oshodi-Apapa expressway, especially Cele bus stop, Apple Junction, and Mile 2 Oke, where riders used to cluster, witnessed the free flow of traffic at the time of filing this report.

There was also total compliance in Lekki Phase One, as Lagos State Taskforce vans were stationed in strategic places to monitor the situation.

However, the Police impounded 140 motorcycles, while 94 of them were seized in communities around Ajah, Ikeja, and its environs.

Lagos govt update

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has announced a plan to provide alternative means of transportation for the residents in the State who are feeling the bite of the Okada ban.

This was contained in a statement signed Wednesday, by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho.

“The Lagos State Government wishes to put on record the remarkable cooperation of Lagosians on the commercial motorcycles ban, which took effect today in six local governments.

“The compliance was significant in Surulere, Apapa, Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, and Ikeja. It is the first phase of the ban, which was announced on May 18 by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following security and safety concerns.

https://www.thequesttimes.com/okada-ban-lagos-records-100-compliance/

Very good.

Now, deport all the riders to Sambisa forest where they came from before they turn to crime.

It should be sustained