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BREAKING: Okada Riders Invade Abuja Estate, Set Houses On Fire Over Colleagues’ Death

There was tension in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on Sunday when motorcycle riders, popularly known as ‘Okada’ stormed a popular estate in the metropolis.

VAM News learnt that over 100 motorcyclists have attacked Same Global Estate in the Lokogoma area of Abuja to avenge the death of two colleagues.

The incident happened after a motorist reportedly hit the Okada riders on Sunday and ran into the estate for safety.

It was gathered that the Okada riders set fire to two buildings in the estate.

Residents of the estate disclosed that the motorcyclists attacked the estate in their bid to apprehend an unknown motorist.

They noted that the motorist was chased by a mammoth crowd of motorcyclists after he overran two motorcyclists.

Meanwhile, security operatives had arrived at the estate to prevent further damage to properties.

The Estate Manager, Mr Adebisi Adelowo confirmed the incident.

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