The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), has impounded 32 commercial motorcycles and tricycles operating during prohibited hours in Ibadan.
OYRTMA in a statement on Saturday said the 32 motorcycles and tricycles were impounded for violating Oyo state order 002 restricting moving of motorcycles and tricycles to between 5.30am – 10.30 pm daily.
According to the statement, the overnight enforcement exercise, led by the Chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd.), was conducted between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Thursday across major parts of the Ibadan metropolis.
Speaking after the exercise, Major Adekoya (rtd) said the operation covered areas like Agodi Gate, Bodija, University of Ibadan, Sango, Mokola, Dugbe, Ojo, Iwo Road, Challenge and Ring Road.
He pointed out that 22 commercial motorcycles and 10 tricycles were impounded for violating the government’s directive, and that.
“The Authority remains committed to ensuring strict compliance, not only with this Executive Order, but also with other traffic rules and regulations across the state,” he said.
Commending the professionalism and cooperation of the security agencies that participated in the operation, Major Adekoya (rtd) noted that their collaboration contributed significantly to the success of the exercise.
The OYRTMA Chairman warned commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators to comply fully with the provisions of Executive Order 002 of 2026.
He stressed that enforcement operations would continue across the state until total compliance is achieved, adding the order was introduced in the interest of public safety, improved security and effective traffic management.
He then urged all transport operators and residents to support the initiative by complying with its provisions.