Insecurity: Enugu Govt. Bans Okada, Keke Between 6pm and 6am In Two LGAs.
Enugu State Government has restricted the use of motorcycles popularly known as Okada, and Tricycles also known as Keke, in Igboeze North and South Council Areas between 6pm and 6am daily.
This followed the recent upsurge in the activities of unknown gunmen in the areas.
It was learnt that the restriction was sequel to a security meeting in which leaders of the Keke and Okada unions agreed that it should be imposed for the meantime.
The Tricycle (Keke) and Motorcycle (Okada) Riders Associations in Igbo-Eze North and Igbo-Eze South LGAs have reportedly resolved to stop operation within the stipulated time.
In a statement signed by their leaders, the unions directed that their members should desist from operating in the two council areas from 6pm to 6am, daily in compliant with the agreement.
They also directed all Keke and Okada operators to withdraw their services in Aguibeje and Iyionu communities in Igbo-Eze North LGA with effect from June 7, 2022, till further notice.
The statement further requested security agencies in the state to enforce the resolutions to the letter…
Recall that two policemen were recently shot dead in a deadly attack in the area.
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