THE Lagos State Government has dispelled the rumour being peddled in the Agiliti community that the ban placed on the use of Okada as a means of transportation in the area has been lifted.

According to a statement released on Thursday by Steve Ayorinde, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, the ban placed on the use of Okada as a means of transportation is still in force.

A statement signed by Steve Ayorinde, commissioner for information urges the general public disregard the rumour and not patronise okada riders in the area.

Security agents are being placed on alert, as any okada rider caught violating this law will be prosecuted accordingly.

—  May 18, 2017 @ 13:00 GMT