The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has directed the immediate ban on the operation of commercial motorcyclists, otherwise known as Okada, within Umuahia, the State capital, and Aba Metropolis.
In a press release signed and made available to RELIABLESOURCE, the ban takes immediate effect by Monday, August 14, 2023, any motorcycle seen on the streets of Umuahia and Aba townships being used for such purpose will be impounded by the security agencies.
Also, security agencies have been directed to arrest any individual caught violating this order, for possible prosecution.
