By Desire Emmanuel
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, June 5, banned commercial motorcycle riders from operating on roads in the state from 10:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
This he said became necessary in order to enhance security situation in the state following a wave of abduction and other criminalities in the state.
Makinde said he has signed Executive Order 002 aimed at strengthening security, enforcing vehicle registration regulations and improving traffic management across the state.
The development comes amid heightened security concerns in parts of the state, particularly the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area more than 20 days ago.
Speaking during the signing ceremony held at his office in Ibadan, Makinde said the executive order was designed to ensure strict compliance with existing laws governing vehicle registration and traffic regulations.
According to him, unregistered vehicles, motorcycles and tricycles have increasingly been used to perpetrate criminal activities, making it difficult for security agencies to track suspects and conduct investigations.
Makinde said designated enforcement authorities had been empowered to arrest offenders and impound vehicles, motorcycles and tricycles found to be in violation of the order.
He added that offenders would be prosecuted in accordance with the law, while seized assets would be handled through established legal procedures.
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