{"id":70604,"date":"2022-08-20T16:53:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-20T15:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/lagos-get-tougher-on-okada-as-terrorists-target-nigerias-biggest-city"},"modified":"2022-08-20T18:03:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-20T17:03:07","slug":"lagos-get-tougher-on-okada-as-terrorists-target-nigerias-biggest-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/lagos-get-tougher-on-okada-as-terrorists-target-nigerias-biggest-city","title":{"rendered":"Lagos get tougher on okada as terrorists target Nigeria\u2019s biggest city"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The major motive for the extension of the ban on motorcycles (okada) in Lagos is the determination to prevent a terrorist attack, DAILY POST learnt.<\/p>\n

The government first stopped passenger operations on June 1 in six local government areas (LGAs) \u2013 Apapa, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Lagos Island, Surulere and Lagos Mainland.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, the ban was stretched to nine additional local council development areas (LCDAs) and would take effect, September 1.<\/p>\n

They are Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Mushin; Ikosi-Isherri, Agboyi-Ketu, Isolo, Bariga, and Odi-Olowo.<\/p>\n

The Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration is acting on intelligence indicating insurgents are trying to settle in to form bases\/establish a network.<\/p>\n

The state remains a major target of terror cells trying to outdo each other in an attempt to wreak havoc in Nigeria\u2019s biggest city.<\/p>\n

Though Lagos has never been hit, Ansaru, Boko Haram and Islamic State\u2019s West Africa Province (ISWAP), an ISIS affiliate, have all made separate ostensible threats.<\/p>\n

An attack on the state would be considered a huge success for the jihadists and their sponsors behind the recurring attacks in Nigeria\u2019s North.<\/p>\n

A citizen close to the military hierarchy said the latest okada ban was part of the strategy to discourage the influx of intruders.<\/p>\n

Noting that Lagos has not been so infiltrated as speculated, the source said the authorities considered it wise to stay ahead of extremists.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ban on okada is preemptive, basically to foil attacks. Intelligence services already discovered that terror groups want to strike.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis necessitated an adjustment in security architecture. The fact that terrorists have their eyes on the state is why movements are being scrutinized.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe recent interception in Southwest states was the result of vigilance; the Lagos government action against okada will discourage many from coming.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince it\u2019s hard to identify who is who, the best thing is to curtail those suspected may be used as tools to perpetrate evil\u201d; he said.<\/p>\n

Barely a fortnight ago, more than 160 suspected invaders were intercepted at Itaogbolu-Iju by the Ondo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun).<\/p>\n

They were hiding in two trucks conveying cows and motorcycles. The arrest occurred four days after the corps intercepted over 150 suspected invaders near Sango along Akure\/Ado road.<\/p>\n

In late July 24, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) warned of the plan by terrorists to strike Lagos and others.<\/p>\n

A memo by Deputy Commandant General (Operations) DD Mungadi said Boko Haram and ISWAP have mobilized fighters and Rocket-propelled Grenade (RPG) launchers, Anti-Aircraft (AA) guns and General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGS).<\/p>\n

\u201cTwo separate bandits groups are plotting coordinated attacks on North-West, North Central and South West (Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kogi, FCT and Lagos) respectively\u201d, it alerted.<\/p>\n

The NSCDC directed its personnel to increase surveillance at schools, worship centres and critical national assets in their respective domains.<\/p>\n

This week, the police in Lagos confirmed the state was under a partial lockdown by security agencies due to the threat of attacks.<\/p>\n

Commissioner of Police Abiodun Alabi explained that the stop-and-search noticeable at different locations was part of efforts to safeguard the metropolis.<\/p>\n

DAILY POST gathered that another reason for the okada ban is the rate of deaths and violence caused by the operators.<\/p>\n

In September 2021, riders lynched in Ajao Estate lynched Chief Superintendent Kazeem Abonde after the late office led a police team on enforcement.<\/p>\n

Earlier, security was breached at the Lagos State University (LASU) in Ojo as riders hurled stones through the main gate and later chased students, causing injuries.<\/p>\n

In May, an okada rider in Lekki, identified as Dahiru, had a disagreement with his passengers, Frank Olatunji and Philip Balogun, over the fare.<\/p>\n

In the heat of the argument, David Imoh, a sound engineer who tried to mediate was attacked, killed and set ablaze allegedly by Dahiru and colleagues. Suspects have been arrested.<\/p>\n

In recent years, motorcycles owners periodically clash with residents and the police in several areas mostly in Lagos mainland.<\/p>\n

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