FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says the Federal Capital Territory may restrict or ban the operation of commercial motorcycles—known as okada—and tricycles (keke Napep) within Abuja’s city centre, citing security concerns. Wike states that both services are a threat to the security of residents and argues they should not operate in the central areas of the capital. The Daily Post Nigeria reports Wike’s position that keke Napep and okada will not be allowed in Abuja city centre, linking the decision to public safety.
The Punch reports that Wike is considering banning okada and keke operations in the city centre as part of broader efforts to address insecurity. While both outlets attribute the proposal to the same minister and focus on the same transport categories, Punch frames the action as a consideration, whereas Daily Post Nigeria presents it more directly as a prohibition. Both accounts agree, however, that Wike’s decision is driven by the perceived impact of these vehicles on security in the capital.
