Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has restricted the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada, between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. across the state as part of efforts to strengthen security and combat criminal activities.
The governor announced the measure on Friday while addressing the public in a video on the state’s security situation and efforts to secure the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from their schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
Mr Makinde said the decision formed part of additional security measures being introduced to enhance public safety in the state.
“Consequently, the operations of commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders, will now be restricted between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. throughout our state,” the governor said.
He urged residents to support security agencies by providing useful information that could aid ongoing operations and report suspicious activities through the state’s emergency response channels.
