The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has directed the immediate ban on the operation of commercial motorcycles, otherwise known as Okada, within Umuahia, the State capital, and Aba metropolis.

A press release dated August 13, 2023, and signed by Kazie Uko, his Chief Press Secretary, Governor Alex Otti directed that “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.”

The release says this directive takes immediate effect.