Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has expressed support for the controversial ban of motorcycles and motorcycles in parts of Lagos State.

Mr Fashola, who served as governor of the state between 2007 and 2015, said the use of motorcycles and tricycle for commuter services constituted a serious threat to the state's security.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, last week, issued a directive banning commercial motorcyclists and tricyclists from plying certain roads in the metropolis.

He said this was to reduce traffic congestion in the former Nigerian capital city. Mr Sanwo-Olu said the state government would provide alternative means of transportation for Lagosian.

But the ban has been met with criticism ...