The Osun State Police Command has issued a warning to motorcyclists who wear hoods or facemasks to hide their heads, faces, and noses.
According to a statement signed by the Commissioner of Police, Patrick Kehinde Longe, and made available by the Command Spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, on Monday, the warning became necessary as a result of reports received by the police of criminally motivated commercial motorcyclists known as Okada riders.
The statement revealed that, “These commercial motorcyclists use hoods with the intent to commit crimes such as robbery, rape, etc. on innocent citizens, especially their passengers during the night, whose identities will not be easily ascertained.
The Osun State Police Command has warned motorcyclists who use hoods or facemasks to cover their heads, faces and noses to desist forthwith.
According to a statement signed by the Commissioner of Police, Patrick Kehinde Longe, and made available by the Command Spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, on Monday, the warning became imperative due to reports received by the police of activities of criminally-minded commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada riders.
The statement revealed that, “These commercial motorcyclists use hoods with the intent to commit crimes such as robbery, rape, etc. on innocent citizens, especially their passengers during the night, whose identities will not be easily ascertained.
“The Police Command enjoined the leadership of the Okada Riders Association in the state to warn their members against covering 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.”
The Osun police chief also warned the people not to board or use any commercial motorcyclist wearing hoods or facemasks while riding their motorcycles.
