Worried by the spike in crime rate, Ondo State Government has banned vehicles with unauthorized use of tinted glasses and commercial motorcycles operators other wise known as Okada.
In a brief statement today by the commissioner for information and Orientation in the state, Donald Ojogo, who noted that the directives became imperative as the state experienced unimaginable upsurge in robbery, kidnapping and murder case few days ago.
According to the statement, Ojogo said the commercial motorcycle operators are to operate within the hours of 6am and 6pm, adding that any operators found culpable shall have his motorcycle impounded.
He also added that vehicles with tainted glasses without duly certified permit issued by a relevant security agency shall be impounded.
The statement partly reads: "Specifically, the last one week the state witnessed an unimaginable upsurge in robbery, kidnapping and in some cases, murder. This is no doubt, condemenable"
"Government, therefore, urges all security agencies to come out and confront this abhorent development. Every necessary support in terms of both human and logistics aids shall be provided to ensure the safety of residents within the State"
As a Government, one major responsibility is the provision of security as well as protection of lives and property. In this regard, measures aimed at achieving such goals are the least Government can enunciate"
"it is pertinent to reiterate that security enhancement and war against insecurity are everybody's responsibility. While Government and the security agencies play their parts, it is expected that the citizens also support by way of collaborating with the relevant agencies of Government"
He, However, urged residents of the State to provide useful information about crime, criminal elements and activities in their immediate environment.
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