Abuja authorities crushed 432 seized motorcycles

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) authorities, crushed 432 seized motorcycles on Thursday.

This is as part of the city’s commitment to the ban on commercial motorcycles within the nation’s capital, Abuja.

The team accompanied by operatives from Police, military and paramilitary stormed and ransacked Okada operators caught while operating in the area, thereafter, a total of 432 motorcycles were crushed.

Top officials of FCTA and heads and representatives of various security agencies including paramilitary organisations domiciled in the FCT observed the crushing exercise, which took place inside an open space at Lugbe Car Wash, along the Airport road corridor.

Areas raided include Bill Clinton interchange, Karon-Majiji, Kuchingoro, Piwoyi Junction near Shoprite mall, Lugbe FHA, popular Lugbe Car wash, Police signboard, along Airport Road, all in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), where the task team clampdown on some riders, who attempted to flee the scene.

The Chairman taxi operator, Car Wash Bus Stop in the area, Adebola Oluomo, in his reactions, said without the exercise, the road will be closed, as there are a lot of obstructions due to the activities of the defaulting Okada operators.

He said: “They are always on the expressway riding recklessly against the traffic, and nobody could control them, if anyone talks, they will stab you with a knife.

“The taskforce are always coming around, but the Okada operators will be stoning them, as they believe that they are the owners of Abuja.

“So, the government should continue with the exercise, as if it is like that Abuja will be very clean and the road will be safe for all.”