Nigeria: Okada - Police, Courier Service Operators Breach Ban in Delta

22 November 2012

Asaba — Barely three weeks after the ban on commercial motorcyclists, otherwise known as Okada riders, came into effect in Delta State, some security operatives, especially policemen, and courier service outriders, have started violating the ban with impunity, Vanguard investigation has shown.

State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, had recently said the state Executive Council tacitly exempted officers on duty from the ban.

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