AJOKE PHILIP
As the Lagos state government begins the enforcement of ban on motorcyclists, also known as, Okada, the Ogun state command of the Nigeria Police Force, also banned driving of unregistered vehicles, as well as, Okada in the state.
In a press statement by the state public relations officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, he said unregistered vehicles and Okada are now being used for various crimes in the state.
According to him, riding unregistered vehicles and Okada will no more be tolerated, saying cult related crimes are being done through the use of unregistered vehicles and motorcycles.
He said, “The Ogun state police command wishes to once again warn the general public that driving of unregistered motor or motorcycle in any part of the state will no longer be tolerated.”
This is because, the command has noticed that most crime been committed in the state, most especially, cult related crime are being done through the use of unregistered motors and motorcycles.”
He further disclosed that the state commissioner has ordered total clampdown on users of such vehicles and Okada.
“In view of this, the commissioner of police, CP Lanre Bankole, has ordered a total clampdown on those who have form the habit of using their vehicles and motorcycles without number plate.
“Area commanders and DPOs have been directed to arrest anybody found with unregistered motors or motorcycles in any part of the state and such motor or motorcycle should be impounded while the driver will be prosecuted.”
“The leadership of all Motorcycle Riders Association in the state are by this release advise to warn their members to desist from riding motorcycles without number plate, as anyone found wanting in this regard will be decisively dealt with in accordance with the provision of the law.”
“Also, it has been observed that some motorcycle Riders are using fake number plate on their motorcycles, such act is not only wrong, but criminal in nature. Therefore, anybody caught using fake number plate on motor or motorcycle with all will be made to feel the weight of the law.”