Akeredolu moves against increased criminality, regulates Okada activity, tinted vehicles

As part of measures to curb the recent upsurge of criminal activities in Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN has ordered the immediate restriction of movement for commercial motorcycles between the hours of 6am-6pm.

Aside this, the governor has also banned vehicles with tinted glasses without certified Permit within the state.

This was contained in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo.

“The Ondo State Government has noted with concern, the worrisome spike in crime rate across the State. In particular, security reports at the disposal of Government are considered signs deserving of serious attention.

“Specifically, the last one week witnessed an unimaginable upsurge in robbery, kidnapping and in some cases, murder. This is no doubt, condemenable.

“Government, therefore, urges all security agencies to come out and confront this abhorent development. Every necessary support in terms of both human and logistics aids shall be provided to ensure the safety of residents within the State.

“As a Government, one major responsibility is the provision of security as well as protection of lives and property. In this regard, measures aimed at achieving such goals are the least Government can enunciate.

“Consequently, the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN has directed with immediate effect as follows:

i. That all commercial motorcycle operators, otherwise known as Okada, are to, henceforth, operate within the hours of 6 am and 6 pm. In other words, none in this category shall operate beyond 6 pm in the evening. Anyone found flouting this directive shall have his motorcycle impounded.

ii. That all vehicles with unauthorized tinted glasses are hereby banned from plying the roads. Every of such vehicle without a duly certified permit issued by a relevant security agency shall be impounded.

“Finally, it is pertinent to reiterate that security enhancement and war against insecurity are everybody’s responsibility. While Government and the security agencies play their parts, it is expected that the citizens also support by way of collaborating with the relevant agencies of Government.

“In this regard, residents of the State are urged to provide useful information about crime, criminal elements and activities in their immediate environment.

“Let’s collectively keep our State safe. Expose criminals”. The statement reads.