- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has issued an executive order banning motorcycle operations from 10:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
- The ban aims to address increasing security challenges in the state.
- This decision follows the recent abduction of school teachers and pupils, raising public concern.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved an executive order placing a ban on motorcycle operations across the state between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as part of fresh efforts to tackle rising security challenges.
The decision follows the recent abduction of school teachers and pupils in the state, an incident that has triggered widespread concern and renewed demands for stronger protection of lives and property.
According to the governor, the measure is aimed at improving safety and supporting ongoing efforts to secure the release of the kidnapped victims, while also preventing further attacks in vulnerable communities.
The state government explained that motorcycles are often used by criminal groups to navigate remote and difficult terrains, making them a common tool in kidnapping operations and other violent crimes, especially in rural areas.
Security experts and local residents have frequently raised alarms over the use of motorcycles in forested and hard-to-reach regions where criminal activities are believed to be prevalent.
With the new directive, both commercial and private motorcycle riders will not be allowed to operate during the restricted night hours.
Governor Makinde, while speaking on the development, said the government remains committed to rescuing the abducted victims and ensuring their safe return.
“The operation of motorcycles will now be restricted between the hours of 10:30pm and 5:30am. We will not relent until our kidnapped teachers and school children return home safely. Every day they remain in captivity is a painful day for their families and all of us in Oyo,” he stated.
He further assured residents that security agencies are actively working to secure the release of those abducted, adding that operations are ongoing across affected areas.
The incident has continued to generate concern among citizens, particularly parents and community leaders, who are calling for urgent and sustained action to prevent further attacks on schools and rural settlements.
On social media, Nigerians have shared mixed reactions to the restriction, with some supporting the move as a necessary security step, while others worry it may disrupt legitimate nighttime transport activities.
The development underscores the increasing reliance on state-level security measures as authorities intensify efforts to curb kidnapping and other violent crimes across communities.
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