Thursday, March, 12 2026 - The Ondo State Government has announced restrictions on the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada, across the 18 local government areas of the state.
The restriction, which takes immediate effect from
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, prohibits the use of motorcycles between 7pm and
6am.
The Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency,
also known as Amotekun, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this on Wednesday at
the agency’s headquarters in Akure, the state capital.
Adeleye said the directive was issued by the state governor
in line with existing laws and public safety regulations aimed at strengthening
security and maintaining public order.
“I want to put it on record that by the directive of the
governor of Ondo State, and pursuant to the relevant laws and public safety
regulations of the state, the Ondo State Security Network Agency hereby
notifies the general public of the following security measures and regulatory
directives currently in force within the state,” he said.
He explained that the restriction would affect all
motorcycle operators except security personnel and individuals providing
essential services who are specifically exempted by the government.
Adeleye also directed all motorcycle operators in the state
to register and obtain certification from the Amotekun Corps either at its
headquarters or at the various local government commands.
“All motorcycle users and operators within the state shall
register and obtain the requisite certification from the Ondo State Security
Network Agency. Any person who fails to comply with this registration
requirement shall be deemed to be operating unlawfully within the state,” he
said.
As part of additional security measures, the government also
banned cart pushing in major towns across the state.
According to the Amotekun commander, the measure is aimed at
improving public safety, traffic management and environmental order within
urban centres.
“The activities of cart pushers within major metropolises
across Ondo State are hereby prohibited. This measure is intended to promote
public safety, ensure better traffic management and maintain environmental
order within urban centres,” he stated.
He further directed all dealers in condemned iron scrap
metals to register with the Ondo State Government within two weeks from the
date of the announcement.
Failure to comply within the stipulated period, he warned,
may attract enforcement actions in accordance with the law.
The government also prohibited the display or sale of farm
produce outside approved markets across the state.
Meanwhile, the Amotekun Corps announced the arrest of 70
suspects in connection with various criminal activities across the state.
While parading the suspects on Wednesday, Adeleye said they
were arrested for offences including kidnapping, stealing, vandalism, burglary
and human trafficking.
“Today, I am parading 70 suspects. Out of this number, 39
were arrested for breaches of law and order, 18 for kidnapping-related
offences, one for violation of the anti-grazing law, one for human trafficking,
while 11 were arrested in connection with court-related matters,” he said.
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