A dispatch rider conspired with another person to steal a motorcycle. The motorcycle belonged to the logistics company where the rider worked. However, both men have met their waterloo. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a dispatch rider and an accomplice for allegedly conspiring to sell a motorcycle … Read more
A fuel tanker fell and crushed a motorcyclist to death in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that tragedy struck on Tuesday evening, when a fuel-laden tanker with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as petrol, fell and crushed a motorcyclist to death at Mile 2-Oshodi Expressway, Alaba Bus Stop area of Lagos … Read more
Commercial motorcyclists and passersby in the community apprehended him after he was observed carting away a motorcycle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a middle-aged man, identified as Loni, met his untimely death on Sunday morning in Osun State. He was alleged to have stolen a motorcycle at Ireti Ayo community, Ilesa. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Lagos task force have impounded 322 motorcycles in Apapa, Ajah, others EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Task Force has carried out a week-long raid in parts of the state to rid the state of illegal commercial motorcycle activities on major highways across the state. The exercise spearheaded by the chairman … Read more
Ogun Union officers chase motorcycle rider to death over N600 The Asese branch Chairman of the union, Agboola Afolabi, said he was working with the Arewa community to resolve the matter. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a motorcycle rider, Nura Kazeem, was killed by a commercial bus at the Aseese, Ogun State end of the … Read more
A couple has been spotted kissing on a moving motorcycle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a couple has been spotted in a viral video kissing while on a moving motorcycle. The pair were filmed in the act by another road user who shared the video on social media. Read Also: *Buhari Creates New Agency, Appoints CEO … Read more
The Director ABN TV and Radio, Ifeanyi Okali has donated a brand new motorcycle to Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of Abia State to aid the operation of vigilante group in the community to help in enhancement of its security. He announced the donation on Monday at the 2021 Ebem Cultural Day which … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has vowed to arrest officers, military men riding motorcycles on highways. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has declared its readiness to embark on full enforcement of restriction order on operations of motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, in the state. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, … Read more
According to reports, the three suspects allegedly stole two brand new motorcycles at Olorunsola, Ayobo, Ipaja, Lagos. An angry mob on Monday evening meted out jungle justice on three suspected motorcycle thieves in Ayobo area of Lagos state. According to reports, the three suspects allegedly stole two brand new motorcycles at Olorunsola, Ayobo, Ipaja, … Read more
An armed robber has been reported dead while fleeing with a snatched motorcycle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a suspected armed robber has died in a crash on Monday while trying to escape with a motorcycle he allegedly snatched from a man. The incident, it was gathered, occurred in the Alagbaka area of Akure, the … Read more
A restriction on the movement of motorcycles from 10pm to 6am daily in Akwa Ibom State has been announced by the state government. According to the statement titled, ‘Restriction of Use of Motorcycles (10PM-6AM)’, the restriction is statewide and covered all types of motorcycles including power bikes. A restriction on the movement of motorcycles from … Read more
A group of angry commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada, on Friday, burnt down the office of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bida, Niger state. The Okada riders were steaming over the death of one of their colleagues, in an incident that occured at the GRA, where Road Safety officials in an attempt … Read more
Residents of Gedegede community in Akoko Northwest Local Government of Ondo State are mourning the death of two of its sons, Mubarak and Abu. Sources said the duo were killed by a ‘reckless’ driver on Sunday night at Erusu-Akoko on their way to Gedegede.They were on a motorcycle. The third person, simply called pastor could … Read more
The Lagos State Task Force on Sunday, September 22, said that it had impounded 4,500 commercial motorcycles from riders who had defaulted the states traffic law. It added that the task force was awaiting the directives of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on their destruction. The Head, Public Affairs Unit of the agency, Mr Taofik Adebayo, said … Read more
The Gombe State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Godwin Omiko, has denounced the increasing incidents of crashes involving motorcyclists in the state. He said between January and March this year, 103 persons have been involved in motorcycle accidents, which left seven persons dead and 66 others with vaying degrees of injuries. … Read more