Following the incessant killing in the state, commercial motorcyclists in Osun State have been advised to use caution when transporting or employing people.
The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Mohammed Umar Abba issued the warning in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola.
According to the statement, the warning became necessary after the Police Command noted a concerning trend of motorbike snatching in recent times.
“The modus operandi of the criminals involves boarding commercial motorcyclists and luring them to isolated areas late at night, sometimes offering bogus/enticing prices to the said motorcyclists to lure them to take them to inconspicuous and isolated areas where they, (cyclists) will be attacked and their bikes snatched.
“In some cases, the motorcyclists have been severely injured or even killed,” he stated.
CP Abba also urged the leadership of the state’s Okada Riders Association to continue lecturing and sensitizing its members to avoid being victims of the trending crime.
The Command also recommended that they report suspicious passengers and their behaviour to the nearest police station.
“The CP is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors of Osun State as the Police Command is working tirelessly to apprehend and prosecute those involved in these heinous crimes,” the command assured.