Governor of the North West Region; Lele L'Afrique, bans the circulation of motorcycles otherwise known as Okadas during the day as well as during the night in the following subdivisions in the North West Region:
-Batibo Subdivision of MOMO Division
-Widikum Subdivision of MOMO Division
-Balikumbat Subdivision of Ngokentunjia Division.
The ban was instituted on March 8th and it will be operational till further notice.
It is important to note that Okadas are the principal means of transport in the said areas. Citizens in those villages will definitely have a hard time adjusting to this ban.
Reports say that the ban was instituted because Okadas are reportedly the means used by separatists for transportation of themselves and of weapons. See the press statement below:
-Batibo Subdivision of MOMO Division
-Widikum Subdivision of MOMO Division
-Balikumbat Subdivision of Ngokentunjia Division.
The ban was instituted on March 8th and it will be operational till further notice.
It is important to note that Okadas are the principal means of transport in the said areas. Citizens in those villages will definitely have a hard time adjusting to this ban.
Reports say that the ban was instituted because Okadas are reportedly the means used by separatists for transportation of themselves and of weapons. See the press statement below: