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Disobey banning  orders, face wrath of the law-   FCDA warns  Okada riders 

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The FCT Administration  has warned motorcycle operators in Abuja known as Okada riders disobeying ban orders  in restricted areas of the Federal Capital Territory to stop or face the full wrath of the law.
 The FCT Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola said that the law banning the operations of commercial motorcycles within the Abuja metropolis is still in place and will be enforced to the letter.
 Adesola, issued this warning on Friday in his office during a  meeting with some Senior officials of the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) led by the Director, Dr. Abdul-Lateef Bello.
He  advised commercial motorcycles against violating the law, warning that all those found disobeying the ban will be made to face dire consequences.
Further, Adesola The urged  the Task Force to step -up its game and go into the nook and crannies of the Federal Capital City, particularly in  restricted areas where Okada  operations has been  banned.
He stated that all commercial motorcycle operators arrested will have their motorcycles impounded and crushed to serve as a deterrent because the law must take its course.
Adesola instructed the Task Force and officials of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (popularly known as VIO) to go all out to  rid the city of the menace; adding that there should be no sacred cow.
He said, “Abuja is a creation of the law and remains the face of the country, thus, no effort will be spared at maintaining the aesthetic and serenity of the capital city.”
The Permanent Secretary further advised the commercial motorcyclists to, in their interest, leave the city center and go to areas not restricted for their operations such as the Satellite Towns and the Area Councils.
He reiterated  that any commercial motorcyclist arrested will have the motorcycle immediately crushed in consonance with the extant rules.

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