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| Commercial bike rider protesters at ondo city yaba |
Commercial motorcycle riders in Ondo City, Ondo State, on Saturday staged a protest over the cost of a mandatory biker vest reportedly priced at ₦7,000.
The protest, which attracted an estimated 200 or more commercial motorcycle riders, took place around the Police Area Command in Yaba, where the riders gathered to express their opposition to the requirement.
According to information gathered, the riders said they do not want the mandatory vest and called for the requirement to be cancelled, describing the cost as too high.
The protesters reportedly blocked roads around the area during the demonstration, disrupting movement as they voiced their grievances.
Source alleged that the chairman of the commercial motorcycle riders was said to be connected with the development, although further details about his position or comments were not immediately available.
Police personnel were present at the scene, as the protest was held in front of the Police Area Command in Yaba.
No casualties were reported as of the time of filing this report.
There was no immediate official response from the police, state government or other relevant authorities regarding the protesters' demands.
The riders are calling for the mandatory vest requirement to be cancelled, particularly over the reported ₦7,000 cost.
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