Seven thousand Motorcycles stolen during the Endsar protests have been recovered.
The Director, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRTS), Mr Wadata Bodinga confirmed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
He stated that the recovered motorcycles were those seized within Abuja for illegal operation.
Mr. Bodinga said the hoodlums, however, bugled and looted seized motorcycles from DRTS
An auto pound is used to store vehicles that have been impounded, used in commission of a crime, involved in an accident and stolen vehicles, among others.
Bodinga added that, “From those arrested, we are optimistic that those that were looted were the ones brought back into the city so we are re-arresting them and we are doing it in synergy with other security agencies” .
He further said that the illegal operation of commercial motorcycles in the FCT had become a matter of concern to the agency, FCT Administration and security agencies
He however added “We are not relenting as we will continue to do our best and make sure all who violate the law will be brought to justice”
Bodinga said that the Motorcycle operators and riders have been informed on lawful areas in the city where they can operate freely.
According to him, The Motorcycle Operators were given temporary waivers to operate within the satellite area.
Reacting to the allegation on the sale of impounded motorcycles and extortion of money from motorcyclists, Bodinga said he was unaware of such illegal happenings within the service.
According to him, “The records of all impounded motorcycles is there for all to see”.