FILE: FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration is considering banning commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, and tricycles, also known as Keke Napep, in parts of Abuja over growing security concerns.
Wike said the decision followed recommendations from the FCT Security Council after intelligence reports linked motorcycles to criminal activities.
He disclosed this during his monthly media chat, aired live on Channels TV on Tuesday.
The FCT minister revealed that he had approved measures to strengthen security logistics and directed security agencies to identify areas where the operations of Okada and Keke Napep should be prohibited.
