One hundred and twenty-three Okada cycles have been impounded and ten Okade riders arrested in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

The impound of the Okada cycles and arrests of Okada riders was carried out by operatives of Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences, Enforcement, Unit, Taskforce, following the gruesome murder of a sound engineer, David Imoh by some commercial motorcyclists.

Chairman of the Taskforce, CSP Shola Jejeloye led a team of officers and men to the axis to carry out a raid on commercial motorcyclists operating illegally in that area.
CSP Jejeloye who spoke after the exercise stressed that the Agency had carried out a series of raids and seizures along the Lekki axis in the past, unfortunately, the riders have refused to turn over a new leaf thus causing mayhem in the State which resultant effect is worrisome.
He stated that the Agency had severally made arrests and seizure of some of the bikes plying ‘One Way’ and restricted routes, unfortunately, they find their way back on the same roads the following week.
According to him, some even put up resistance when apprehended because they see nothing wrong in what they are doing.
He said the murder of David by the suspected Okada men is a painful and tragic incident, hence the need to intensify activities in the axis and the State to ensure the menace of Okada is brought to a complete halt and also prevent a reoccurrence of such an inhumane and barbaric act.
The Chairman also charged his men to be proactive as operation ‘Kogberegbe’ is still in force and will be intensified within the metropolis in the coming days.
In his words, Operation ‘Kogberegbe’ which was launched as a result of the menace of Okada operators will be reinforced to put an end to the nuisance caused by them.
According to him, No stone will be left unturned this time in ensuring Lagosians are not intimidated while commuting in any part of the State, saying Enough is enough!
Jejeloye emphasised that the menace of Okada in the City is a threat to the security architecture as most of the riders are non-Nigerians and have nothing at stake in case there is a breakdown of law and order.
He enjoined all well-meaning Lagosians to know that the fight against the menace of Okada is a collaborative effort between the Government and the people.
According to him, while the Government will continually enforce the law, the people should also assist the State in keeping Okada off the highways by refraining from patronising them which will permanently keep them out of the illegal business.
He appealed to Lagosians not to be jittery as a result of the incident as the Agency is on top of its game in ensuring that any Okada operator found wanting will be made to face the wrath of the Law.
The Chairman urged them to go about their businesses freely and avoid any form of altercation with okada operators to prevent anyone from taking laws into his hands and carrying out an act that would be regretted later.