Otti Bans Commercial Motorcycle Operation In Umuahia, Aba

The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has banned the operation of commercial motorcycle in Umuahia and Aba metropolis.

Kazie Uko the Chief Press Secretary to the governor in a statement on Sunday said all the security agencies have been directed to arrest anyone who violate the order for possible prosecution.

The statement read, “The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has directed the immediate ban on the operation of commercial motorcyclists, otherwise known as Okada, within Umuahia, the State capital, and Aba Metropolis.

“Effective 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.

“This directive takes immediate effect.”