A Reuters report posted recently shows that 2-wheeler riders in Kano, Nigeria are using various items tied to their heads, to beat a new helmet law, which came into force on the 1st of January. The new law pits two factions – erratic motorcycle taxis known as “Okadas,” whose owners are notorious for road-rage, and the traffic police.

Motorcycle taxi passengers also fear that wearing one of the “Okada” helmets would subject them to magic spells, dandruff, scabies, etc.

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A Reuters report posted recently shows that 2-wheeler riders in Kano, Nigeria are using various items tied to their heads, to beat a new helmet law, which came into force on the 1st of January. The new law pits two factions – erratic motorcycle taxis known as “Okadas,” whose owners are notorious for road-rage, and the traffic police.

Motorcycle taxi passengers also fear that wearing one of the “Okada” helmets would subject them to magic spells, dandruff, scabies, etc.

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