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Makinde Restricts Night Okada Operations Across Oyo Over Rising Insecurity

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Promise Odejide

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has restricted the operations of commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders, between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. across the state as part of new security measures to address rising insecurity.

The directive was announced during a statewide broadcast on Friday, June 5, following growing concerns over recent abductions in Oriire Local Government Area.

Makinde Introduces Fresh Security Measures

The governor said the decision was part of broader efforts to strengthen security operations and support ongoing rescue missions aimed at securing the release of abducted teachers and students.

He assured residents that the state government remained fully committed to ensuring the safe return of the victims.

“We will not relent until our teachers and children are returned safely home,” Makinde said.

He added that although details of the rescue operations could not be disclosed, security agencies were actively working to secure the victims.

“We may not be able to disclose every step being taken because of the sensitive nature of the operations involved… A great deal of work is being done behind the scenes,” he stated.

Okada Ban to Take Effect Nightly

Makinde announced that commercial motorcycle operations would be restricted during night hours across the state.

“With the signing of this Executive Order… the operations of commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders, will now be restricted between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. throughout Oyo State,” he said.

He urged residents to cooperate with security agencies, stressing that security requires collective responsibility.

“If you see something, say something, and the authorities will do something,” the governor added.

Insecurity Concerns in Oyo State

The decision comes weeks after suspected bandits attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, abducting about 39 students and seven teachers.

The situation escalated after one of the kidnapped teachers was reportedly killed by the abductors, sparking widespread outrage and protests by teachers and concerned groups across the state.

A viral video showing one of the abducted school principals appealing for intervention further intensified public pressure on the government to act swiftly.

 

 

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