Security Clampdown: Abia bans Okada operations in Umuahia, Aba, Ohafia

By Steve Oko
The Abia State Government has banned commercial motorcycle operations in the metropolitan areas of Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia, citing security and public safety concerns.
The ban, approved by Governor Alex Otti, will take effect from Monday, June 22, 2026, and is one of the most extensive transport regulations introduced by the administration.
Announcing the decision, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, said the measure forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen security, improve traffic management and create a more organised urban transportation system.
According to him, all commercial motorcycle operators are required to vacate the affected metropol...