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Federal Capital Territory Administration Explains Reason For Crushing Impounded ‘Okada’ Motorcycles
Federal Capital Territory Administration Explains Reason For Crushing Impounded ‘Okada’ Motorcycles....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has clarified the rationale behind its decision to crush impounded commercial motorcycles, commonly known as ‘Okada.’
According to the directorate, this action is in strict compliance with the provisions of the law.
Deborah Osho, the Head of Operations at DRTS, conveyed this explanation while addressing the press on Sunday.
On August 31, the FCTA impounded and subsequently crushed 400 commercial motorcycles for unauthorized operations within the city of Abuja.
Osho elucidated that the prohibition on motorcycles in specific areas of Abuja remains in effect. She emphasized that part of their enforcement strategy involves crushing impounded Okada motorcycles within the confines of the law.
She further clarified that Okada operators are permitted to ply their trade freely in areas such as Gwagwalada, Bwari, Nyanya, and other suburbs of the FCT. However, any impounded Okada within the city limits would face crushing.
Osho also pointed out that the law allows for two grounds for crushing impounded motorcycles: those impounded due to security concerns and those impounded based on a Court forfeiture Order.
The ban on motorcycles became necessary due to public complaints that Okada operators were causing disturbances in the city.
“They were also involved in various criminal activities, including snatching valuables and mobile phones from unsuspecting pedestrians. Additionally, there was a rising number of accidents involving Okada riders,” she noted.
Regarding awareness among the operators about the ban and its consequences when caught, Osho affirmed that riders had been adequately sensitized even before the ban was enforced in 2006.
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