Jasikan Police Commander Reveals What Okada Riders and Drivers Must Stop Doing After Arrest

A police commander in Ghana has sent a strong warning to commercial motorbike riders and drivers who may be tempted to offer money to police officers to escape trouble after being arrested. His message is clear: instead of trying to settle cases with cash, offenders should cooperate with the police and allow the law to take its course.

DSP Gideon Zwonoo, the Jasikan Police Commander, has cautioned Okada riders and drivers against offering money to officers to settle cases when they are arrested. He has urged them to follow officers to the police station and allow the matter to be handled through the proper legal procedures.

The warning raises an important question about the relationship between road users and law enforcement officers: are some people still trying to use money to avoid facing the consequences of their actions?

According to the message shared by SIKAOFFICIAL1 on X, DSP Zwonoo wants riders and drivers to understand that an arrest should not become an opportunity to negotiate an unofficial payment. Instead, those involved should follow the proper process and allow the police to deal with the case according to the law.

Okada riders play an important role in Ghana’s transport system. In many communities, they help residents reach places that may be difficult to access by other means. Drivers also provide essential services by transporting people and goods every day.

However, road safety and compliance with traffic rules remain important concerns. When a driver or rider breaks the law, the proper response should be to establish the facts and apply the relevant legal provisions, rather than seek a private arrangement to make the problem disappear.

DSP Zwonoo’s warning also touches on the wider fight against bribery and corruption. Offering money to an officer to influence the handling of a case can undermine public confidence in law enforcement. It can also create the impression that people with money can avoid consequences while others must face the full process.

At the same time, police officers have a responsibility to act professionally, reject improper payments and treat people fairly. Any allegation of bribery should be investigated properly, with evidence considered before conclusions are reached.