Insecurity in Ondo State got to its peak on Thursday when dare devil armed robbers killed three persons in the state capital, Akure on Thursday.
READ ALSO: Akeredolu goes tough on ‘Okada Riders’, others to avert security collapse in Ondo
One of the victims was an Okada rider who was shot dead at Ologede junction along Oda Road in Akure.
Deputy Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ayodele Oladimeji, Speaker of Ondo State Youth Parliament, Smith Ikumapayi and one Ariyo Vincent were also attacked by robbers around the Ologede junction, Oda Road, Akure.
They were said to be discussing when two armed robbers attacked them.
READ ALSO: Tougher times ahead for Nigerians, NNPC increase petrol pump price again!
Men of the Ondo State Police are yet to be seen manning strategic places in Akure and environs since the #ENDSARS protest.
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has however promised to provide all necessary support in terms of both human and logistics aids to security agencies to ensure the safety of residents within the State.
The Ondo Governor who spoke through his Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, described as worrisome spike in crime rate across the State.
READ ALSO: INSIDE LIFE: See how Scammers use MTN promo as bait to empty people’s accounts
Akeredolu noted that security reports at his disposal deserved serious attention.
Among the measures put in place to curtail crimes in the state, according to him, was that all commercial motorcycle operators, otherwise known as Okada, were to operate within the hours of 6 am and 6 pm.
He warned that motorcycles of any defaulters would be impounded.
“That all vehicles with unauthorized tinted glasses are hereby banned from plying the roads. Every of such vehicle without a duly certified permit issued by a relevant security agency shall be impounded.
“Finally, 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.”
Akeredolu has however restricted the movement of Okada riders from 6.00 pm to 6.00am while any vehicle with tinted glasses without authorized permit will be impounded.
READ ALSO: EDO: Delta People’s Forum (DPF) congratulates Obaseki for Second-Term swearing-in
Editor’s Note: Advertise your products and services on our page to get maximum patronage.
Call us or send your requests to us on WhatsApp number 08023851511, 09053330641 or or your advert placement, Press Release, Conference, Interview, Media and Publicity at minimal charges.
The Nigerian army is our army, support them to win the war on terror.
Please note, any opinion published on our website does not, in any way, represent the opinion of SOJ WORLDWIDE ONLINE NEWS.
SOJ WORLDWIDE…an ONLINE NEWS with a difference
Leave a Reply