KANO BANS “OKADA”

Kano State has joined the league of states that have restricted the use of motorcycles popularly called “Okada” in the Southern Nigeria and “Achaba” in most northern states in Nigeria, within their metropolis. Lagos recently banned them from the major roads, while in Akwa Ibom and Rivers, it is a total ban.

 The Kano State acting governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, in a state broadcast made in Hausa said the decision to ban motorcycles was  inevitable following series of attacks by gunmen on motorbikes, the latest being the one made on the lives of Emir of Kano and his two sons.

He therefore appealed to Kano citizens to show support and concern at times like this as the steps were taken in line with emerging security challenges facing the state. He further pointed out that for the safety of individuals and for maintaining peace and stability in the state, all motorcycles operating within the 44 Local Government Areas in Kano must be registered.