transportation, popularly known as
okada, is once again in the eye of the
storm following the brutal murder of
singer and student, Damino
Damoche, last Thursday in Lagos by
gunmen on Okada.
Before Damoche's murder, okada
activities had been restricted in the
state, and now, the state governor,
Babatunde Raji Fashola, is using the
Damoche murder as an opportunity
to campaign against Okada riding.
Condemning the gruesome killing of
the singer cum student, Fashola
urged residents to see reason for
restriction of commercial Okada
operators in the state. He said that
the recent murder and previous
ones buttressed the state
government's objectives of taming
crime through the new road traffic
law which restricts the activities of
commercial motorcycle popularly
called Okada.
"Most dastardly acts are perpetrated
with the use of okada so residents
have to be security conscious and on
their guard all the time. On Thursday,
Damino Damoche was shot at the
entrance gate of LASU. Those who
perpetrated the evil act used Okada.
"Just one month ago, a medical
doctor was killed by some armed
men who were riding Okada. The
doctor would have been of benefit
to those in need of medical services.
"Some people may be saying that
the ban on Okada has rendered them
useless.
Is this a suitable business, a business
that has led to the death of many
who could contribute effectively to
the development of the country
especially Lagos State?" Lamenting
further, he said, "Those who
perpetrate these evil acts aren't
spirits.
We (Lagos residents) are the ones
offering them shelter when they
come to the state." "Anyone you
suspect doesn't live in your
neighbourhood, report such people
to the nearest police station, the
chairman of their Community
Development Area, CDA, and
landlords should ensure that they
don't rent their house to criminals."
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