Operators Warn of Harsh Consequences for Tricycle Robbers

The Operators—an organized group of motorcycle and tricycle “enforcers” in the Philippines—have issued a public warning that anyone caught stealing or hijacking tricycles will face severe retaliation, including violent retribution and possible death. They say the threat is meant to deter robberies and protect drivers’ livelihoods, urging authorities to let them handle the crime themselves. Views Nigeria