The Ondo State Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, revealed on Wednesday that in the past three weeks, there have been about 20 commercial motorcyclists, commonly referred to as okada riders, who were robbed and killed across different parts of the state.
In light of these unfortunate incidents, the corps has emphasized its commitment to clamp down on criminal activities and minimize them in the state. As part of their efforts, they have initiated a 24-hour patrol strategy aimed at ensuring the safety and security of the state’s residents, especially with the Christmas season approaching.JAMB Portal
The developments were shared by the state Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, during an event where 11 individuals were paraded as suspects for various criminal activities. In addition to his role with the corps, Adeleye also serves as the Special Adviser on Security Matters to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
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Adeleye took the opportunity to remind the public of the ongoing state government directive which prohibits commercial motorcycle operations from 6pm to 6am. However, he clarified that this restriction would not apply to motorcycles that are on essential duties.
He said, “A total of 20 cases of commercial motorcyclists killed and their motorcycles stolen was recorded in the last three weeks. So, it was risky to ride motorcycles in the night.
“We want to appeal to commercial motorcyclists to go and rest if they work for 12 hours so that we can identify the criminal entities. It is also no longer permitted for vehicles to ply the road without registration numbers, and all vehicles with tinted glass should obtain police permit for them.InformationGuideNigeria
Adeleye explained that six of the suspects, who were paraded, were arrested with locally-made weapons as they were allegedly preparing to “destabilise innocent residents and commuters in Ondo State”
“We are determined to make this act of theirs impossible and we are sending this message to them and anybody planning to foment trouble during this Yuletide, that it is not business as usual again”, the commander warned.JAMB Result
On the 24-hour Ember months patrol, Adeleye said his men would be deployed in all black spots that had been observed across the state, especially Akure.
“Our patrol vehicles will be in a 24-hour basis throughout this period. In collaboration with other security agencies, we are determined to reduce to the barest minimum all acts of criminal activities ranging from kidnapping, shop or house breaking.NYSC Portal
“You will recall that last year, we were able to rescue over 100 kidnapped or robbed people, but for this year’s patrol, we are ready to do more and we thank the people and ask for more support this year,” he pledged.
He said, “A total of 20 cases of commercial motorcyclists killed and their motorcycles stolen was recorded in the last three weeks. So, it was risky to ride motorcycles in the night.
“We want to appeal to commercial motorcyclists to go and rest if they work for 12 hours so that we can identify the criminal entities. It is also no longer permitted for vehicles to ply the road without registration numbers, and all vehicles with tinted glass should obtain police permit for them.
“Dealers should use dealer numbers and not stickers because all vehicles with stickers will be impounded. These are some measures we put in place to guarantee safety of lives and property in Ondo State.”
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