Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a strong security warning to the Lagos State government, urging an immediate and comprehensive ban on commercial motorcycle operations (popularly known as Okada) across the state to prevent terrorist activities.
In a video message shared on social media, the prominent prophet stated that terrorists are already present in Lagos, lying in wait for an opportunity to strike, and that they predominantly use Okada for their operations due to the ease of mobility compared to vehicles.
Primate Ayodele warned: “Security alert for Lagos State government, ban Okada in every area of the state. If you don’t ban Okada riders, they will injure Lagos State.”
He further recommended severe penalties for violators, saying that any Okada rider arrested for involvement in suspicious or nefarious activities should be sentenced to 30 years in prison. He made an exception for official riders, such as those delivering parcels.
The cleric also called for a broader crackdown, urging the government to ban wheelbarrow pushers, beggars, and those pretending to be mentally unstable. He suggested the formation of a dedicated task force to enforce these measures.
According to Primate Ayodele: “All these Almajiris and beggars or those people pushing carts, stop them; if you don’t do it, they are suicidal and would shake Lagos State... Pack all these people pretending to be mad and the government should have a task force that will ban Okada.”
He added that while terrorists are currently restrained in Lagos, they could launch major operations starting from Ogun State, potentially throwing the entire country into chaos if not addressed promptly. “Terrorists are in Lagos but can’t operate now... Ban Okada now because if they want to do anything bad, they do it on Okada as they can’t use a vehicle,” he said.
Primate Ayodele described his message as a prophetic warning aimed at calming rising tensions and safeguarding Lagos, which he views as critical to Nigeria’s stability.
This call comes amid ongoing debates and enforcement efforts regarding Okada restrictions in parts of Lagos State.
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