Insecurity: Governor Akeredolu Reads Riot Act, Bans Night Clubbing, Okada Operations In Ondo State

By Akinwale Kasali

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is not leaving any stone unturned in curtailing the insecurity bedeviling the State.

As a measure towards securing the State, the Governor has banned night clubbing and motorcycle (Okada) operations in the State.

The ban cuts across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Security Matters, Akogun Adeleye, on Tuesday, in Akure, the State capital.

The statement noted that with the latest order, night clubs would close operation by 12am while okada would operate between 6am and 6pm.

The statement reads; “In furtherance of the current administration’s efforts to rid the State of criminally-minded persons or groups, law enforcement agencies are to resume enforcement on the ban on motorcycle operations outside 6am-6pm, night club activities beyond 12 midnight, use of vehicles with tinted glasses without permit, unregistered vehicles, use of sticker number plates in lieu of car dealership approved stickers.

“Accordingly, all security agencies are hereby enjoined to impound all such motorcycles and vehicles while the owners or riders would be prosecuted.

“The Government of Ondo State encourages all vehicle and motorcycle owners to register their vehicles/motorcycles as defaulters would be made to face the full wrath of the law

accordingly.”

The statement stressed that the determination of the Akeredolu-ed administration to ensure the protection of lives and property of the people of Ondo State remained top priority.