Lagos Taskforce Denies Extortion Claims, Clarifies Okada Enforcement Process

The Lagos State Taskforce refutes claims of extortion and illegal motorcycle sales, asserting its commitment to enforcing laws for public safety. The taskforce clarified that confiscated motorcycles are not sold back to operators but are destroyed or auctioned by the government.

They also denied the use of civilian touts during enforcement operations and highlighted the security risks posed by illegal okada operators. The agency operates within legal frameworks and conducts intelligence-led operations to address criminal elements exploiting the motorcycle business.