Commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as okada, have been banned from operating in the Calabar metropolis.
The governor’s chief press secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, stated this on Wednesday, adding that the decision was meant to ensure safety and secure the state.
Ogbeche said anyone who flaut the order will be prosecuted.
The statement said Governor Prince Bassey Otu consulted with key security chiefs in the state, before placing the ban.
“Those willing to use their motorcycles to earn a decent living are restricted only to remote areas away from the city centre.
“Anyone caught going against this directive will have the motorcycle impounded and the offender prosecuted.”
The statement also warned individuals who destroy street lights, lamp posts, and traffic lights to stop immediately, and those who break the regulation will be punished.
