The Ondo State security outfit, Amotekun, has revealed that at least 20 commercial motorcyclists have been killed and their motorcycles stolen within three weeks, across the state.
Commander of the Force, Adetunji Adeleye, distressed over the ugly development, said it had unfortunately become a frequent occurrence in Akure, the state capital, News About Nigeria reports.
Adeleye, assured residents of the State that the Amotekun was determined to reduce all acts of criminal activities to the barest minimum during the yuletide season, and advised them against riding motorcycles at night as it increases the risk of attack.
He maintained that “the ban of commercial motorcycles from 6p.m., to 6a.m., remained as put in place by the government but will not affect motorcycles on essential duties.”
“We want to appeal to commercial motorcyclists to rest if they work for 12 hours so that we can identify the criminal entities,” he said.
He further stated that vehicles can no longer ply the road without registration numbers, and all vehicles with tinted glass should obtain Police permit for them.
He frowned upon the usage of stickers as against dealer numbers by dealers stating that all vehicles with stickers only would be impounded.
Adeleye maintained that these were some measures put in place by the security outfit to ensure that the lives and properties of the residents of Ondo State are secured, saying it was the top most priority of both the government ana security outfits in the State.
He further assured them that the corp had commenced 2023/2024 Ember Border Patrol activities, saying it is not business as usual.
