Police, Okada riders meet over Abuja violence
The police commissioner in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Babaji Sunday, has met with Okada riders.
FCT police spokesman ASP Oduniyi Omotayo disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
The meeting was to address the recent spate of violence largely traceable to commercial motorcycle operators, said the police.
Mr Omotayo said the activities of the Okada riders had become a source of worry because of their increasing resort to self- help at the slightest provocation.
He said self-help had resulted in jungle justice, vandalism of government and private property.
Mr Omotayo said more than150 executives of various motorcycle units and associations across the FCT and a representative of the SSS were at the meeting with the police commissioner.
According to the statement, the police chief told the operators to turn a new leaf and work in synergy with the police to fish out the bad eggs amongst them. He urged them to always obey traffic rules and eschew the habit of resorting to violence at the slightest provocation.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Lagos
Lagos commercial bus operators hike fares as fuel scarcity lingers
The transportation fares were increased by between N100 to N150, depending on the route.
States
Ondo govt to plant 3 million trees to beautify state, secure environment
The government is asking residents of the state to support its effort to promote a cleaner and healthier environment.
World
FIFA extends right to suspend football contracts in Russia, Ukraine
FIFA’s ruling council reached a decision to protect Ukrainian clubs and facilitate the departure of foreign players and coaches from Russia.
Politics
Senate appoints Aduda minority leader, Chukwuka minority whip
The Senate on Tuesday announced Philip Aduda (PDP-FCT) as minority leader and Chukwuka Utazi (PDP-Enugu) as the minority whip.
States
Woman convicted for stealing skirts, trousers
The complainant had alleged that the convict entered her shop in Kawo and stole six pieces of wrappers, five skirts and 10 pairs of trousers.
States
Two labourers jailed for stealing goat
Manji Manshak, 21, and Zimshak Zingak, 23, pleaded guilty to theft and begged the court for leniency.
