Calabar Okada Riders Clash with Police in 8 Miles Area

A violent confrontation took place in the 8 Miles area of Calabar on Tuesday between commercial motorcycle riders, known as okada, and the police.

The okada riders had organized a public protest to express their dissatisfaction with the alleged heavy-handedness of the police in the area.

According to reports, the clash led to many of the okada riders suffering injuries, including bruises, as they struggled with the police.

The protest and subsequent clash are reportedly a result of the okada riders feeling targeted and harassed by the police, although the specifics of the incident are still unclear.

The situation in Calabar remains tense, with sources saying that the relationship between the police and okada riders has been strained for some time, culminating in Tuesday's bloody clash.

As the investigation into the incident continues, it is expected that more details will emerge regarding the events leading up to the confrontation and its aftermath in the 8 Miles area of Calabar.

Source: dailypost.ng