Riot In Iyana Ipaja As Motorcycle Riders Clashes With Police Over Okada Ban In Lagos [Video]

There is currently an ongoing protest in Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos State on Wednesday over the ban imposed on motorcycle (Okada) and tricycle (Keke) operators in the state.

In a series video from the scene of the incident, people were seen running helter-skelter.

The protesters also light bonfires and disrupted business activities in the area.

Some policemen are firing at the hoodlums, who retaliated with stones and other dangerous weapons.

An eyewitness, identified simply as Waje, said, “There is a serious shooting and riot in Iyana Ipaja between the task force and local bike men. God will protect us all.”

Watch the videos below:

FLASH: Protesters Light Bonfires And Clash With Police and Task Force Over #OkadaBan In Iyana Ipaja #Lagos

Video Credit: @mzgbeborun pic.twitter.com/iLWIIa5kpB

— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) February 5, 2020

I’m in the middle of a freaking riot at Iyana Ipaja, they’re destroying buses, there’s gunshots and stone throwing. Everyone should stay away, you can’t get away with your vehicles because they are being destroyed pic.twitter.com/dxo9SwuHsa

— Mariam bint Harun (@Mariamuwane) February 5, 2020

Avoid Iyana Ipaja Road for now if you stay around Egbeda, Ikotun, Igando, Ayobo, Abule egba & environsor look for alternative routes. #OkadaBan #okadakekeban

However, Men from @PoliceNG and @rrslagos767 are already on ground. pic.twitter.com/NkeGQYwpia

— BayoOfLagos (@BayoOfLagos1) February 5, 2020

My friend who stays in iyana ipaja shared this. Taskforce and Area boys are going at it. Guys, please lets all be safe out there. Sigh pic.twitter.com/TpbmjvadHw

— tundy (@MsRotex) February 5, 2020

Iyana ipaja is red hot at the moments,agbero/Keke napep riders with policemen..pls avoid this route for now….@Gidi_Traffic @TrafficChiefNG @lagostraffic961 @NigeriainfoFM pic.twitter.com/g4qteEt3hD

— Dj Cephas (@peatarhs) February 5, 2020

This is wrong, our protest can’t be answered with violence.
Stay away from Iyana Ipaja, if you’re going to Abule egba & enviros follow agege please.

Be safe during the #LagosIsWalking pic.twitter.com/5e9SH6Wlab

— Òlóyé Adéwàlé. (Akèwéjé of Òdófin Kingdom) (@_____bahron) February 5, 2020

At iyana ipaja now #OkadaBan #TrekForSanwo pic.twitter.com/E1LSZOH3J1

— JUNIOR OMO LA FUNKY POMPOM ??? (@OMO_LA_FUNKY) February 5, 2020

Iyana ipaja today area boys stopping task force from taking der bike…. when you tryin to take der source of income for them dis what happen #LagosIsWalking pic.twitter.com/PiouKPWnkb

— berry wiser (@kayodeojibara3) February 5, 2020