ABEOKUTA– As part of its safety measures to ensure that the country’s 60th Independence Anniversary is celebrated in an atmosphere of peace and security, the Ogun State government has announced restrictions to movement in the state.
Mr Kunle Somorin, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor in a statement stated that there would be curfew daily for two days from the hour of 10pm to 6am on Thursday, 30th September, and Friday, 2nd October, 2020.
The statement further states that there would be restriction of operations of commercial motorcycle riders, popularly called Okada, from all major roads in the state for the two days indicated.
It however grants waiver for taxi cabs to operate within the hours outside the daily curfew period, adding that the number of passengers remains limited to a maximum of three only.
The state government also reminded all owners and operators of hotels, suites guest houses, motels, and such establishments providing accommodation that the restriction on their operations has not been lifted.
The governor therefore mandate the Police, military and all security agencies to enforce these measures, while assuring of his administration’s committed to secure the lives and property before, during and after the 60th Independence Anniversary in the State.
