Sunday, 19 May 2013
Terrorism And Insurgency: Kaduna To Ban “Okada” Too
Commercial motorbikers in Kaduna
By SaharaReporters, New York
A top security operative in Kaduna State has told SaharaReporters that the state’s body in charge of security matters has finally decided to ban commercial motorcycle riders in major urban areas as part of a new strategy to combat terrorist attacks.
“The decision by the Kaduna State Security Council to outlaw ‘Okada’ motorcycle riders was taken as another measure to contain the kinds of terrorism and insurgency getting a foothold in Kaduna and Zaria towns,” said the source.
The source, a member of the Security Council, told our correspondent that the council made the decision at yesterday’s session at Kaduna Government House. The meeting was chaired by Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero of Kaduna.
The source revealed that the council was concerned that bandits and suspected terrorists were infiltrating Kaduna from neighboring states that had banned motorcycles as a form of commercial transport. He cited a rise in the number of attacks carried out by people riding bikes in Kaduna and Zaria towns.
In addition to Kaduna and Zaria, the ban on “Okada” will also be implemented in Kafanchan, another hot sport in southern Kaduna area. Our source said the Security Council was preparing a bill to be sent to the Kaduna State House of Assembly in due course.
The Nigeria news sources have quoted the state’s Commissioner of Information, Saidu Abdullahi Adamu, as confirming the plan to ban “Okada.” “It is all about the issue of security,” said Mr. Adamu. “We are all aware; we don't even need to be told. The menace and the security threat these motor cycles are creating, not only in Kaduna but everywhere in Nigeria, cannot be overemphasized.
We are all aware of what is happening, how some elements are using these motorcycles to foment trouble, to commit murder. We know, of course, that there could be some hardship here and there, knowing fully that some of the nooks and crannies that a motor cycle can move in, a tricycle cannot, or a taxi or bus. But notwithstanding, we have to look at the issue of security and the way some of these motorcycles are been used to cause a lot of troubles, a lot of insecurity.”
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Is not fair by suffering the
Submitted by yakubu (not verified) on February 1, 2013 - 17:32.
Is not fair by suffering the innocent this will never do good to the state. Please they should review there decision please.
SECURITY AND MY COUNTRY NIGERIA
Submitted by sadiq garkuwa (not verified) on February 1, 2013 - 11:29.
it is in country Nigeria, where most of the crime is been done by either government or there representative. but yet the goverment are using the public, in the name of finding solotion to insecurity of this country. this is nigre for you.
insecurity in our county nigeria
Submitted by sadiq garkuwa (not verified) on February 1, 2013 - 11:18.
my brother you forget to mention those entering this county through the occian in lagos, rivers and cross river.if the government of this country will stand up and face the security problem, the earlier the better. because the know better then any one else.
hi
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 1, 2013 - 08:50.
Plsease do find away to assit dem before banding d okada tanx
Putting our House in Order
Submitted by Naijalover (not verified) on February 1, 2013 - 06:05.
It is high time we put our house in order.
Yes we love foreigners, however accusing fingers had been pointed at some of them for most of the atrocities. We should plead with them to please go back to their countries for now while we put our house in order. they are everywhere and most of them are not abiding by the rules that govern the land. They hawk and put their wares on places provided for parking of cars by the roadside, they drive their motor-cycles recklessly, etc. The immigration Department should be held responsible and they should move into action to correct their wrongs, if not the atrocities of their joblessness will be outrageous.
Putting our House in Order
Submitted by Naijalover (not verified) on February 1, 2013 - 06:02.
It is high time we put our house in order.
Yes we love foreigners, accusing fingers had been pointed at some of them for most of the atrocities. We should plead with them to please go back to their countries for now while we put our house in order. they are everywhere and most of them are not abiding by the rules that govern the land. They hawk and put their wares on places provided for parking of cars by the roadside, they drive their motor-cycles recklessly, etc. The immigration Department should be held responsible and they should move into action to correct their wrongs, if not the atrocities of their joblessness will be outrageous.
Auzubillah! Today nigeria is
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 1, 2013 - 05:51.
Auzubillah! Today nigeria is no longa wat it use to be, respect 4 constitution and authority is not longa with us...today especially me believe dat dis democracy dat is so call Govrnment of p'ple is opposite...we elect dem...dey do wnt dey wnt jst to please dem selves en protect dia selfish intrest... Surely 2day democracy has became system wia by we elect sum1 to abuse or criticise my simple advice to d Government of Nigeria is to fea Allah and do justice to us the masses.
Ur fada, son of a prostitute,
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 22:25.
Ur fada, son of a prostitute, arne banza. I assure u, Ur lyf ll neva end well by god grace
Okada no be work!!!!
Submitted by Gwamna (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 21:16.
OKADA NO BE WORK!!!!!!! CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT AND GET OUR REFINERIES WORKING FULLY, THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SHOULD BE MADE ACTIVE AND WORKING 24 HOURS WITH SHIFTS TO MAINTAIN AND UP GRADE OUR ROADS, OUR AGRICULTURAL SECTOR BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE!
Not to go a refurbish a 1945 train and say government is doing work!! When other nations that we have huge resources more than have electricity power mono rails!!!! GOVERNMENT IS DEAD IN NIGERIA, EVERY SOCIETY DESERVES THE LEADERSHIP IS GETS!!!!
Kaduna to Ban Okada!!!
Submitted by Gwamna (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 21:15.
Dear shehu Garba, Gowon was part of those who kept Nigeria, this way!!! And please we won't leave him out!!! His name must be mentioned anytime the ills of Nigeria is been discussed!!!! They had the opportunity to make Nigeria great and he blew it up! He will not be left to rest!!! No rest for the wicked!!!! One north(One Nigeria) is in great danger and his name must be mentioned!!!!! When all these criminals where sharing okada to people as poverty alleviation, I was against it, and voiced out but as a lone voice, I was not heard!! Industries are collapsing every day in Nigeria!!!! Nigerian leadership are wicked!!!! And God will pay them with their own coin, including Gowon!!!
Insecurity in the land!
Submitted by Gift (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 18:02.
The idea behind the insecurity in the continent is to make a way for foreign invasion. We're simply sold out.
Remember, Ihejirika said terrorists crossed Nigerian boarders from northern Mali where they received training. Now, the region is being raid by external forces without any resistance. This means the militants have sneak into Nigeria -perhaps Kaduna forest. Consequently, US is planning setting up military base in Niger republic. Where'll be the next foreign invasion? Is it to ensure safe division of Nigeria come 2014 or 21st century colonization? Wake up fellow comrades!
Its a welcome development
Submitted by sule (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 18:01.
Its a welcome development anyway! But the mistake was done earlier on when they the politicians are giving out motorcycles as dividends for voting them into power and now they wanted to ban them! Where or what are they going to do after the ban? To start armed bandits or robbery? Just tell the citizens to be aware of the increase in the affairs of criminals! To God be the glory always!
Where does GOWON surface in this?
Submitted by Shehu Garba (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 17:43.
Where does GOWON come into this? Why do people reason like this? Please Gowon did his best, he is not interferring in government today. Please let the man rest.
CUTTING THEIR NOSES 2 SPITE THEIR FACE!!!
Submitted by THINK2WIC£... (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 16:06.
Yawa Don Gas! D Islamic fundamentalists nd their co-Conspirators r in a Quagmire.. I mean btwn d'devil nd d Deep blue sea! Wen innocent lives we're lost, they turned a blind eye.. NOW d noose is tightening nd its beginin 2 Pinch wia it HURTS! They r in a Dilema; Continue d wanton killings of 'infidels' BUT Loose their means of Livelihood? Cut d Nose 2 spite d Face??? Hmm...Hmmmmmmmm!
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
Submitted by Salih (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 15:21.
Good decision by the Govt. Those criminals can now move elsewhere. The earlier it is implemented the better.
May peace reign and may justice prevail, ameen!
**Mschewww**
Submitted by Sumanguru (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 15:02.
Follow, follow...Mschew!!!
WELCOME DEVELOPEMENT.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 14:19.
WELCOME DEVELOPEMENT.
this has been long overdue
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 14:18.
this has been long overdue nnaaaaaa.....
Fools, the answer is not to
Submitted by Otile (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 14:15.
Fools, the answer is not to ban keke napep but to ban Buhari and other Islamic Arewa elites who sponsor the terrorists. Banning okada riders is just punishing innocent people who cannot afford private jets and limos. Where is Jack Ass Gowon? Jack, the chicken has come home to roost.
That will surely bring a
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 31, 2013 - 14:14.
That will surely bring a change Asap.....
