Oshiomhole Bans Okada in Benin over kidnappings

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  Africcon Report: Oshiomhole Bans Okada in Benin over kidnappings
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  From: Africcon Media – Nigeria
  
  The Edo State Government has banned the use and operation of commercial motorcycles (Okada) in Benin City with effect from next Monday. He said the ban is limited to particular areas such as the three
  local Government areas which make up Benin city comprising of Ikpoba Okha, Oredo and Egor Local Government Areas.
  
  The Edo State Governor, Oshiomhole said investigations have shown that criminals use okada to perpetrate crime in the city.
  
  He added that the state has become a raven of criminals.
  
  However the Edo State Government has called on Okada riders to cooperate and bear with the government as they were compelled to make this decision.
  
  In addition, the government said security personals will begin a random check on private security operatives employed by the residents, to ascertain whether they are Nigerians with valid paper and have legal rights to reside there, as investigations reveal that they have largely been the informants in cases of kidnapping in the City.
  
  Therefore Oshiomole urge residents to properly make a round check of those they employ as helps and security personnel.