Oyo State Governor, engineer Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order No. 002 of 2026 to strengthen security, enforce vehicle registration regulations and improve traffic management across the state.
The order, signed on Friday, also imposes restrictions on the operations of commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as okadariders, amid growing security concerns following the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area more than 20 days ago.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Makinde said unregistered vehicles, motorcycles and tricycles had increasingly been used to perpetrate crimes, making it difficult for security agencies to track offenders.
He explained that the executive order provides a legal framework for the strict enforcement of vehicle registration and traffic laws, while empowering relevant authorities to arrest offenders, impound vehicles and prosecute violators in accordance with the law.
The governor said commercial motorcycle operators would no longer be permitted to operate between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. across the state, describing the measure as part of broader efforts to curb criminal activities and enhance public safety.
He noted that lessons from recent security breaches, particularly the Oriire abduction, informed the government’s decision to adopt additional security measures.
He urged citizens to support security efforts by reporting suspicious activities through the state’s toll-free emergency line, 615, and commended security agencies and the Amotekun Corps for their commitment to safeguarding lives and property across Oyo State.