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Keke operators, angry mob attack DESTMA officials over seized tricycle

Angry mob attacked some officials of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority, DESTMA, over alleged molestation of a commercial tricycle operator, Mr Ameh Ojima at the Angle park area in the Warri South Local Government Area of the state.

According to PUNCH, witnesses said trouble started when the tricycle operator, who was riding along the Ekurode Urhobo area, was intercepted by the traffic officials, who impounded his Keke for allegedly riding against traffic.

The tricycle documents and key were reportedly seized, as the rider was directed to follow them to their office.

“The personnel turned down all entreaties by passersby to return the seized key and documents as a struggle ensued between the Keke rider and the officials,” a resident said.

The scuffle was said to have degenerated into a fight with more Keke riders besieging the scene in solidarity with their embattled colleague.

Passersby who joined the rider also protested his arrest and attacked one of the DESTMA officials until he returned the seized particulars to the operator.

Peace was restored following the intervention of a senior police officer from the ‘B’ division, Warri, who resolved the dispute, PUNCH reports.

Ameh Jazzia-Becky

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