The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has raised concerns over the increasing number of attacks on commercial motorcyclists in the state, warning that most criminals have developed the tactics of posing as passengers to attack or cause fatal harm to motorcyclists.
He said the criminals also dispossess the innocent drivers of their valuables and motorcycles.
The commissioner urged motorcyclists to increase their vigilance, particularly during their operations and advised them to avoid plying routes during odd hours.
He gave the charge in a statement signed and made available to Media Talk Africa on Monday, by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola.
The Commissioner also asked them to refrain from carrying more than one passenger at a time to minimize the risk of being ambushed.
Ogunlowo revealed that steps had been taken to combat these illegal activities, including stepped-up patrols and intelligence-based operations meant to catch offenders and protect commercial motorcyclists.
In the meanwhile, he urged motorcyclists to assist law enforcement by swiftly reporting suspicious activity or persons, emphasising that a collaborative approach between the public and law enforcement is essential to reducing the crimes.
