Lagos Clamps Down on Okada Riders: 668 Impounded in One Week Following Attacks on Officials
August 18, 2025 — Lagos State authorities have impounded 668 commercial motorcycle riders, commonly known as Okada, within a single week after a spate of violent confrontations targeting government officials enforcing traffic and safety regulations. The State Ministry of Transportation stated that the surge in impoundments coincided with clashes between some riders and enforcement teams