Ondo Reiterates Ban On ‘Okada’ Activities

Ondo State government has reiterated the ban on commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada.

This became necessary to further beef up security and reduce crime to the barest minimum in the state.

The state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Donald Ojogo disclosed this at a media briefing, on Friday. He said that the decision was made during the last State Executive Council (SEC) meeting.

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Ondo State government has also declared a clampdown on cultists and cult activities in the 18 local councils of the state with immediate effect.

Ojogo, who warned parents and guardians to rein in their children and wards, also disclosed that the SEC had reiterated the 6.00 p.m. ban on commercial motorcyclists operations in the state.

He said: “Enforcement will be carried out and nothing will be spared. We are not placing general blame on the okada riders, but the preponderant report of security infractions is linked to the use of okada.”

He, however, noted that the “government is not saying okada riders are criminals but that criminals are hiding under the cyclists’ operation to perpetrate crime. Security agencies have been alerted and mandated to carry out enforcement.”

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