Ondo State restricts motorcycles and bans cart pushing in all LGAs
The Ondo State Government has imposed a ban on commercial motorcycle operations across all 18 local government areas. The announcement was made by Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, Commander of the state Security Network Agency (Amotekun), at the agency's headquarters in Akure. The ban, which took immediate effect, restricts motorcycle use between 7 pm and 6 am, with exceptions for security and essential services. Additional measures include the prohibition of cart pushing in major towns and mandatory registration for scrap metal dealers.
What happened
- The Ondo State Government banned commercial motorcycle operations in all 18 LGAs, effective immediately.
- Motorcycle use is now prohibited between 7 pm and 6 am, except for security personnel and essential services.
- All motorcycle operators must register with the Ondo State Security Network Agency or risk being deemed unlawful.
- Cart pushing in major towns and the display of farm produce outside approved markets are now banned.
- Akogun Adetunji Adeleye announced the arrest of 70 suspects for crimes including kidnapping, burglary, and human trafficking.
