Police arrest seven as Okada riders clash with transport officials in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested seven suspects following a violent clash between commercial motorcyclists and transport officials in the state capital.
The incident which occurred on Saturday in the Yelwa area of Bauchi metropolis, was confirmed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on his X handle on Sunday.
Witnesses said trouble began when a group of motorcycle operators had an altercation with Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs). The dispute quickly escalated as the riders mobilised and marched to the Bauchi State Road Transport Agency (BAROTA) office as well as the VIO office where they allegedly vandalised property.
“Four vehicle windshields at the BAROTA office were shattered, while the rear glass door of a blue Toyota Corolla, with registration number TRR-770 AA, belonging to a 49-year-old man identified as June Twelve, was smashed near the VIO office,” one of the sources disclosed.
Police officers were immediately deployed to the affected locations, where they dispersed the mob and apprehended seven suspects linked to the violence.
Police arrest seven as Okada riders clash with transport officials in Bauchi
