Ogun Okada Riders Protest Police Extortion in Ogun State

On May 13, 2026, commercial motorcyclists in the Magboro area of Ogun State staged a peaceful protest against alleged police extortion and an increase in daily ticket levies from N300 to N800. The protest disrupted vehicular movement as dozens of riders withdrew their services, gathering near a police formation to demand intervention from relevant authorities.

Traders and residents expressed concerns about the rising transport costs affecting daily commuters. Riders reported that police officers, particularly from a task force, harassed them and seized motorcycles without justification, demanding payments ranging from N15,000 to N20,000 for the release of impounded bikes.

Yusuf Aliyu, a protesting rider, lamented the financial strain on motorcyclists who are already burdened by loan repayments for their bikes. In response, Ogun State Police spokesperson Babaseyi Oluseyi clarified that the protest was primarily triggered by the increase in daily ticket fees imposed by union leadership and assured that police operations aimed to maintain law and order.