The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deadly clash between personnel of the Vehicle Inspection Office, VIO, and commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, in the Life Camp area of Abuja.
The incident, which occurred on Thursday night, reportedly triggered tension in the area, with video clips circulating online alleging that a motorcyclist was fatally shot.
DAILY POST gathered that the incident began when VIO personnel attached to a task force constituted by the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, were enforcing the ban on motorcycles plying major roads within the city.
The personnel were said to have engaged in a heated argument with a commercial motorcyclist before the situation escalated into a confrontation.
