The Governor of Cross River State Ben Ayade has banned all Motorcycling (Okada) In Calabar and Declares Lockdown to counter COVID-19
Ayade warned residents of the state against violating the 10:00 pm to 6:00 am curfew currently in the state and the ban on commercial motorcycling in Calabar
According to the news submitted to Vanguard in Calabar and signed by Alfred Mboto, the Permanent Secretary, Special Services, the governor warned that the full wrath of the law would be brought to bear on anyone caught flouting the orders
“The ban on commercial motorcycle operations in Calabar, movement of tricycle, Keke, from 6.00 pm to 6.00 am in Calabar and movement from 10.00 pm to 6.00 am in Calabar, are all still in full force”
The statement warned that In view of the continued flouting of the ban on commercial motorcycle operations and movement within the stipulated periods, it will not compromise the security of the citizens or allow the selfish interest of any individual to prevail over the safety and well being of the people.
“Therefore, elements who are bent on sabotaging government’s effort at securing the city are hereby advised, in their own interest, to desist from their nefarious act or bear the full brunt of their action
“Specifically, Keke and motorcycle operators caught violating the ban will be made to forfeit their motorcycles or Keke besides being prosecuted”.
It warned also that, defaulters of the 10.00 pm to 6 am curfew will be arrested and prosecuted.