Federal Character
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
Federal Character
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Conflict in Lagos over Okada Riders Eviction Notice

Michael NwanoluebyMichael Nwanolue
May 20, 2022
in News
0
Nollywood actor , Inidinma Okogie ties the knot.
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

Chaos ensued on Thursday at the Alaba-Rago Market, Mile-Two Expressway, Lagos after commercial motorcycle riders, popularly referred to in Nigerian slang as ‘okadas’ stormed the streets of the city to protest the eviction letter served to them by the Lagos State Government. The letter which was to take effect immediately gave the motorcyclists a maximum of two weeks to vacate the premises and cease all operations along the road and its environs.

Some of the okada riders mistook this as an enforcement of the general ban placed on all motorcyclists in the commercial city by the Lagos State government on Tuesday and took to the street in protest, setting fire to the expressway and daring police operatives to enter the area. According to reports, the false news has spread like wildfire across the state with several okada riders spoiling for a fight with police and security officials.

But the reports have also stated that the eviction letter is not a new thing as the Lagos state government and representatives of the Alago-Rago Market had been in discussions for months prior over the modernization and evolution of the market. The letter was a result of several reports of criminal elements using the market as a den prompting the government to move up the agreed-upon deadline.

This was misunderstood by the motorcyclists who according to eyewitness reports, immediately blocked the expressway with their bikes when the letter was delivered and allegedly brandished weapons at the police. More operatives from the Area ‘E’ Command as well as divisions under it were dispatched at once to calm tensions in the area. 

However, upon catching sight of the arriving policemen, the disgruntled okada riders picked up stones and other objects in preparation to make a stand against the policemen. The police and task force teams successfully overpowered the rioters, upon which many fled, abandoning their bikes to avoid a possible arrest. 

Tags: ChaosconflictEvictionfederal characterOkada
Michael Nwanolue

Michael Nwanolue

Michael is a writer, primarily of genre fiction like fantasy, but also has interested in the contemporary arts. When not reading he can be found looking up videos about history, mythology and everything tech.

Related Posts

US Troops on Standby In Anticioation of Massive, Coordinated Anti-Trump Protests
News

US Troops on Standby In Anticipation of Massive, Coordinated Anti-Trump Protests

October 18, 2025
Blood Spills in Peru as Gen Z Fights a Broken System
News

Blood Spills in Peru as Gen Z Fights a Broken System

October 22, 2025
What is the Daily Cost of a US Government Shutdown to the Economy?
News

What is the Daily Cost of a US Government Shutdown to the Economy?

October 15, 2025
Next Post
Nollywood actor , Inidinma Okogie ties the knot.

New Law to Punish African Nations for ‘Siding’ with Russia Proposed in the U.S.

Nollywood actor , Inidinma Okogie ties the knot.

“Clean Air a Human Right,” says Lagos, Nine Other African Cities

Mbappe At Crossroads; Must Learn Not To Make Neymar’s Mistake

Mbappe At Crossroads; Must Learn Not To Make Neymar’s Mistake

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

Hezbollah Prepares for Long War After Israeli Strikes

Hezbollah Prepares for Long War After Israeli Strikes

1 year ago
The most likely reasons why Ambode’s cohorts challenged APC

The most likely reasons why Ambode’s cohorts challenged APC

4 years ago
We Have Stopped Posting Corps Members To ‘Dangerous’ States —NYSC

We Have Stopped Posting Corps Members To ‘Dangerous’ States —NYSC

2 years ago
Counting the sporting cost of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Counting the sporting cost of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

4 years ago

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Government
  • Health
  • News
  • Politics
  • Relationship and Life
  • Sports
  • Tech

Topics

2023 Aboki/Bureau De Change (BDC) apc Arsenal buhari Business cbn chelsea china court Davido Dollar Efcc Election Entertainment Euro and Pounds To Naira Exchange Rate For Today exchange rates for the Nigerian Naira (NGN) Fashion federal character federal government Finance food Football Foreign News government health inec Israel lagos Manchester United Naira Naira Black Market exchange rates News Nigeria pdp police Politics president protest Russia Sports tinubu trump ukraine US
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

Sarkozy Gets VIP Treatment in Jail as Police Guard His Cell

Nigeria Bets $220 Million on Jobs While Youths Still Wait for Work

Baltimore’s Mayor’s Wife Faces Investigation

Should Mayor Brandon Scott Resign?

Sowore Condemns Police “Brutality,” Gives Update on Kanu’s Lawyer and Brother After Prison Visit

Offensive Texts Sink Trump’s Court Nominee, Forcing Sudden Withdrawal

Trending

Osimhen Scores Twice as Galatasaray Win 3-1 Away Against Bodo/Glimt in Champions League
Sports

Osimhen Scores Twice as Galatasaray Win 3-1 Away Against Bodo/Glimt in Champions League

byHashim Kolawole
October 22, 2025
0

Victor Osimhen’s amazing two-goal performance led Galatasaray to an outstanding 3-1 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA...

The Internet Declared Kendall Jenner's 'King Kylie' Outfit a 'Fail.' Here's Why They're Right

The Internet Declared Kendall Jenner’s ‘King Kylie’ Outfit a ‘Fail.’ Here’s Why They’re Right

October 22, 2025
Nigeria Bans Sex with Minors but Ignores Muslim Marriages to Minors

Nigeria Bans Sex with Minors but Ignores Muslim Marriages to Minors

October 22, 2025
Sarkozy Gets VIP Treatment in Jail as Police Guard His Cell

Sarkozy Gets VIP Treatment in Jail as Police Guard His Cell

October 22, 2025
Nigeria Bets $220 Million on Jobs While Youths Still Wait for Work

Nigeria Bets $220 Million on Jobs While Youths Still Wait for Work

October 22, 2025

We launched Federal Character in February 2021 based on the belief that the world is in need of smarter and more efficient reporting of events shaping our rapidly changing world. We pledged to put our audience first, always.

Recent News

  • Osimhen Scores Twice as Galatasaray Win 3-1 Away Against Bodo/Glimt in Champions League
  • The Internet Declared Kendall Jenner’s ‘King Kylie’ Outfit a ‘Fail.’ Here’s Why They’re Right
  • Nigeria Bans Sex with Minors but Ignores Muslim Marriages to Minors

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Government
  • Health
  • News
  • Politics
  • Relationship and Life
  • Sports
  • Tech

© 2024 FederalCharacter.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion

© 2024 Federalcharacter.com