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Nigeria: Okada Riders Kill Inspector, Injure DPO In Isolo Lagos

Global UpfrontApr 6, 2023April 6, 20230

A Police Inspector was killed and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Charge of Isolo Police Station injured Wednesday when commercial cyclists (popularly known as

It’s Definitely Not A Good Year To Be A Motorcycle Taxi Driver In Nigeria

Global UpfrontAug 27, 2022August 27, 20220

By Pelumi Salako Before the government banned motorcycle taxis in several busy districts in Lagos, these vehicles, known as okadas, were a welcome option for

Over 100 Abuja ‘Okada’ Riders Invade Estate, Set 2 Houses On Fire In Protest Over Colleagues’ Death

Global UpfrontMay 29, 2022May 29, 20220

Over 100 motorcyclists have attacked Same Global Estate in the Lokogoma area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja to avenge the death of two

‘5 Killed,’ Houses Set Ablaze As Traders, Okada Riders Clash In Dei Dei, Abuja

Global UpfrontMay 18, 2022May 18, 20220

At least five persons have been reportedly killed and houses set on fire in a clash between traders and okada riders at Dei Dei, a