This is as a result of reoccurring reports received by the Police Command that, criminal minded Okada riders uses hood with intent to commit crimes such as Robbery, Rape etc. on the innocent citizens especially their passengers during the night time, whose identity will not be easily ascertained.
According to a public service announcement issued by the Osun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) SP Opalola Yemisi Olawoyin, on 24th July, 2023, "The Osun State Police Command is using this medium to warn motorcyclists who uses hood/facemasks to cover their heads, faces and nose mask especially commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada while riding their motorcycle to stop forthwith."
"This stern warning becomes imperative due to series of reports received by the Police Command that, criminal minded Okada riders uses hood with intent to commit crimes such as Robbery, Rape etc. on the innocent citizens especially their passengers during the night time, whose identity will not be easily ascertained."
"The Police Command enjoined the leadership of Okada Riders Association in the state to warn their members against covering of their heads and faces in any form while riding their motorcycles, as the command has mapped-out strategies to arrest and prosecute anyone found wanting in this regard."
"In the same vein, members of the public are advised not to board or engage the service of any commercial motorcyclist (Okada) with hood/facemasks while riding their motorcycles."