Some commercial motorcyclists, otherwise known as Okada riders, clashed with security operatives yesterday in Karu, one of the satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Abuja.
It was gathered that the crisis erupted when the Okada riders blocked the Nyanya-Karshi Road, leaving motorists stranded.
According to reports, the protesters were said to have burnt used tyres on the main road and also attacking security agents drafted to the scene with stones.
The development caused panic among residents and passersby who ran to safety. Churches located in the area were said to have locked their members inside the premises to avoid falling victims to the crisis.
Those most affected by the crisis are people living around Karu, Nyanya, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, Orozo and Karshi among other settlements in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, (AMAC).
The reason for their protest was not known as of the time of filing this report.
