Monday, June 24, 2024 –Commercial motorcyclists in Osun State have been warned to be cautious of passengers they carry or employ their services.
The warning was issued by Mohammed Umar Abba, the Commissioner of
Police, Osun Command, in a statement by the spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola.
According to the statement, the warning became imperative as the
Police Command had noticed a disturbing trend of motorcycle snatching in recent
times.
“The modus operandi of the criminals involves boarding commercial
motorcyclists and luring them to isolated areas late at nights, sometimes
offering bogus/enticing prices to the said motorcyclists to lure them to take
them to inconspicuous and isolated areas where they, (cyclists) will be
attacked and their bikes snatched.
“In some cases, the motorcyclists have been severely injured or
even killed,” he stated.
CP Abba also enjoined the leadership of Okada Riders Association
in the state to continually lecture and sensitise their members in order to
avoid being victims of the trending crime.
The Command also advised them to report suspicious passengers and
their activities to the nearest police station.
“The CP is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all
residents and visitors of Osun State as the Police Command is working
tirelessly to apprehend and prosecute those involved in these heinous crimes,”
the command assured.
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