Motorcycle (Okada) riders and the Lagos State Task Force are said to be fighting in Lagos’ Idi Araba neighborhood.
Since June 1, 2022, the Lagos government has prohibited motorcycle operations in certain areas.
Apapa, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Lagos Island, Surulere, and Lagos Mainland are among the affected LGAs.
Thousands of bikes have already been seized by authorities, and they are now routinely crushed in public.
In response to today’s clash, the Lagos Police Command assured residents of their safety.
Benjamin Hundeyin, Public Relations Officer, denied reports that the riders fought security personnel.
“The Taskforce went well prepared. They (riders) were just causing a scene after Taskforce left with some of their impounded motorcycles.”
Hundeyin said the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and men from the Area Command have been drafted to the scene.
The spokesman added that there’s “absolutely nothing to worry about”.
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