The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), has impounded 32 commercial motorcycles and tricycles in compliance with Governor Seyi Makinde’s Executive Order 002 of 2026 .
The impounded cycles were seized during the prohibited hours in Ibadan.
OYRTMA conducted the enforcement exercise, between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Thursday across major parts of the Ibadan metropolis.
Led by the Chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd.) the operation targeted commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators found violating the Executive Order, which restricts their operations to between 5:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. daily.
In an interview, Major Adekoya disclosed that the operation covered key locations, including Agodi Gate, Bodija, University of Ibadan, Sango, Mokola, Dugbe, Ojo, Iwo Road, Challenge and Ring Road.
He said that 22 commercial motorcycles and 10 tricycles were impounded for violating the government’s directive.
“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 stated.
Major Adekoya commended the professionalism and cooperation of the security agencies that participated in the operation, noting that their collaboration contributed significantly to the success of the exercise.
He cautioned commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators to comply fully with the provisions of Executive Order 002 of 2026,stating that the agency would go all out to ensure compliance.