Ondo State Government has banned the operations of commercial motorcycle operations ‘Okada riding’ from 7:00pm till 6:00am.
Besides, it gave a two weeks ultimatum to all Okada riders in the state to register and collect certified documents of eligibility to use their motorcycles within Ondo State.
The State Commander of the State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, announced these and other measures in Akure on Wednesday on behalf of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
He spoke while parading over 70 suspected criminals who were recently arrested, where he also banned the display of farm produce on strategic road sides, directing that same should be taken to authorised places and markets for sales.
Besides, he banned cart pushing in major metropolies and ordered mandatory registrations by dealers of condemned iron scrap metals.
Adeleye warned that any person who fails to comply with the Governor’s security directives shall be deemed to be operating unlawfully and collaborators of those causing security breaches within the state.
His words, “We are going after the collaborators of these criminals, and I want to tell you that most of what you’ve seen in recent times, they are actually sponsored by detractors and the people who felt they could distract security agents from pursuing them.
“And as a matter of fact, I want to put it on record that by the directive of the Governor of Ondo State and pursuant to the relevant laws and public safety regulations of Ondo State, the Ondo State Security Network Agency, I’m a technical, thereby notify the general public of the following security measures and regulatory directives currently in force within the state.”
“These measures are aimed at strengthening security, maintaining public order, and protecting lives and property across Ondo State.
“Members of the public are therefore required to take note of and comply with the following directives..
“One, restriction on the use of motorcycles at night. The operational use of motorcycles within Ondo State is prohibited between the hours of 7pm and 6am.
“This restriction shall apply across the state except for security agencies and other persons of category specifically exempted by the government.
“Furthermore, all motorcycle users and operators within the state shall register and obtain the requisite certification from the Ondo State Security Network Agency either at the headquarters of the Corps or the various local government command of the Corps.
“Any person who fails to comply with this registration requirement shall be deemed to be operating unlawfully and collaborators of those causing security breaches within the state.
“Number two, prohibition of cart pushing in major metropolises. The activities of cart pushers within major metropolises across Ondo State are hereby prohibited.
“This measure is intended to promote public safety, ensure better traffic management, and maintain environmental order within urban centres.
“Number three, mandatory registrations of dealers in condemned iron scrap metals.
“All persons and businesses dealing in condemned iron scraps or related metallic materials within Ondo State are hereby directed to register with the Ondo State government within two weeks from the date of this announcement, that is today.
“Failure to comply with this directive within the stipulated period may result in appropriate enforcement actions in accordance with the law.
“Number four, prohibition of display of farm produce in unauthorised places. The display or sale of farm produce in any place other than approved market is hereby prohibited.
“Any person who fails to comply with this registration requirement shall be deemed to be operating unlawfully and collaborators of those causing security breaches within the state.
“The Ondo State Security Network Agency, in collaboration with other security agencies, operating within the state have been directed and mandated to ensure strict enforcement of these directive.
“Residents are therefore advised to cooperate fully with law enforcement authorities and comply with these directives in the interest of peace, security and orderly development of the state.
“The government of Ondo State appreciates the continued cooperation and understanding of all residents,” Adeleye said.
On the 70 paraded suspects, the Amotekun Commander said, “today, I’m parading 70 suspects, and out of these 70, we have 39 breaking the law and order. We have 18 kidnapped suspects arrested across the state.
“We have one anti-grazing, one human trafficking, and 11 arrested on cult-related cases.
“In addition, the government of Ondo States had decided that in order to checkmate the nefarious activities of kidnappers, armed-robbers, and criminals within the state.”
