Any Commercial Motorcycle In Umuahia, Aba From Monday To Be Impounded — Gov. Otti

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

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, the governor announced in a release signed by his chief press secretary, Kazie Uko.

Also, security agencies have been directed to arrest any individual caught violating this order, for possible prosecution

This directive takes immediate effect, the release added.