In order to curb the menace of insecurity among commercial motorcycle riders, the administration of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government has launched riders' uniform as a means of identification as plans are underway to capture their biometrics in the Local Government website to easily track evil perpetrators among them and bring such to books.
Launching the uniform, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Wasiu Lawal charged residents to be vigilant at current spate of kidnapping, ravage of Fulani Herdsmen, Boko Haram Terrorism and banditry, amongst others which he noted have exposed the society to grave danger.
He said, the proactive step was imperative as security agencies have identified that miscreants make use of Okada to perpetrate evil and criminal activities, arising from the influx of Okada riders in recent years.
"Let me appeal to all our security agencies at ensuring the enforcement of this new policy of providing uniform for all commercial Okada riders to strengthen the security architecture of the Local Government," the LG boss said.
Alhaji Lawal charged the all union leaders to corporate with security agencies and the Local Government at bringing this new order a reality, thereby reduce insecurity to the barest minimum.
Responding, the Leader of Riders & Owners Motorcyclists Organisation (ROMO), Chief Olusola AbdulRasaq Sotayo, said there is need for the Unions to adhere strictly to the Local Government policies to curb incessant purnishment of innocent riders especially at this insecurity level rampaging the country.
Alhaji Sotayo thanked the Local Government for the initiative at this time of security challenges in Ogun State and country, promising total compliance at all times.
Tope Bankole
Zonal information Officer
Ado-Odo/Ota LG
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