Governor’s Ticketing Group Sparks Controversy as Okada Rider Assaulted
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In a recent incident in Abia State, one of the ticketing groups reportedly established by Governor Dr. Alex Otti has stirred controversy after allegedly assaulting an okada rider and confiscating his motorcycle.
The altercation unfolded when the unidentified okada rider was confronted by members of the task force and asked to present his daily ticket. Refusing to comply, tensions escalated as the task force accused him of non-compliance with directives issued by the State government.
According to eyewitness accounts, the task force claimed that the okada rider was attempting to evade payment and even challenged them to a fight if they tried to obstruct him. Frustrated by the resistance, the task force resorted to physical aggression, resulting in a brawl.
The severity of the confrontation led to the okada rider being beaten up by the task force. It remains unclear whether the motorcycle was later returned to the man, as bystanders intervened and pleaded on his behalf after the altercation.
The incident has raised concerns about the conduct of ticketing groups associated with the State government and the use of force in enforcing compliance. Authorities are yet to provide an official statement regarding the incident.
