"Unruly Okada Riders Pose Growing Concerns in Jos: A call for Action By Tok Morgan Broadcast Journalist.
In the wake of the tragic incident that befell Fwimbe Thomas in the serene city of Jos, where he fell victim to a brutal attack by individuals suspected to be motorcycle riders, commonly known as "Okada," who trailed him from Tudun Wada, another distressing account emerged. This time, it involved Precious, who narrowly escaped a similar ordeal at the hands of Okada operators in Tudun Wada. This unsettling trend in Jos has raised serious concerns, particularly among car owners. It appears that these Okada riders, despite a supposed ban on their operations (albeit with lax enforcement), have become a growing nuisance and peril to other road users. If left unchecked, this practice threatens to plunge the state's transportation sector into chaos. For anyone who navigates the streets of Tudun Wada, Sparkling Junction, Zaramaganda Junction, Building Materials Junction, Bukuru Low-Cost, DB Zang Junction, PRTV roundabout, and other areas, it's evident how reckless and unruly ...