As part of new regulatory measures aimed at enhancing security and proper identification, the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has announced a restriction on the operation of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, within the LGA.
The restriction, which takes effect from Tuesday, February 24, 2026, prohibits the movement of motorcycles between the hours of 6:00pm and 6:00am daily across the 13 wards of Ikwerre LGA.
The Chairman further directed that all motorcycle riders operating within the LGA must report to the Local Government Council Secretariat to obtain official operational number vests.
In addition, the Council has placed an immediate ban on hunting activities across the LGA. All hunters have been advised to approach the Council Headquarters for proper profiling and approval before engaging in any hunting activities.
Wobodo also reiterated that the existing ban on scrap dumps and scavenging activities across the LGA remains in force.
He. emphasized that anyone found violating these directives will face the full weight of the law.
The decisions were reached following a stakeholders’ meeting held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the Council Secretariat as part of efforts to strengthen security and maintain public order within the LGA.