OYRTMA storms Akobo Ojurin amid ongoing efforts to restore order in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has cracked down on illegal traders and traffic violators in an intensified effort to curb illegal street trading, indiscriminate parking and other traffic-related offences in the Akobo Ojurin area of Ibadan.
The enforcement exercise which was carried out in collaboration with the Amotekun Corps, Operation Burst and other security agencies is part of ongoing efforts by the government to restore order, reduce congestion and strengthen compliance with environmental and traffic regulations within the axis.
The Chairman of the Agency, Adekoya Adesagba, said the operation focused on traders obstructing roads, motorists violating traffic rules and commercial motorcycle operators engaging in various unsafe practices, like one-way driving.
He noted that indiscriminate trading and traffic violations constitute environmental nuisances and poses serious safety threats to motorists, pedestrians and other road users.
According to him, enforcement teams covered several strategic locations within the Akobo Ojurin, a notorious area known for its persistent disregard for traffic laws.
Describing the situation as ”timely,” residents and commuters who witnessed the exercise expressed optimism, stating that the actions of the agency would improve traffic flow and sanitation in the area.
In a related development, the authority concluded sensitisation campaigns on its QR Code Embedded Jacket Policy for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators across Olodo, Wofun and Oki communities in Egbeda Local Government Area.
Speaking to newsmen, the General Manager of OYRTMA, Adeoye Ayoade, said enforcement of the policy will commence on March 2, adding that over 10,000 QR code jackets have already been distributed free of charge to operators to improve identification, enhance security and curb motorcycle-related crimes across the state.
