The Ogun State Police Command has warned unapproved transport unions and individuals operating illegally within the state’s public transport sector to desist or face arrest and prosecution.
This followed reports of unauthorised groups allegedly causing unrest and clashing with officially recognised unions in various parts of the state.
In a statement issued on Friday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the attention of the command was drawn to the disruptive activities of certain transport groups who, without approval, were collecting levies and fomenting trouble.
Citing a communiqué from the Ogun State Ministry of Transportation dated July 8, 2025, Odutola listed the only unions and bodies lawfully recognised to operate and collect revenue within the sector.
“1. Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) – Buses and taxis, 2. National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) – in collaboration with: , • Ogun Stations Operation Management Services (OSOMS), • Ogun State Park Management Services (OGSPAM), 3. Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) – Okada, 4. Articulated Motorcycle and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), 5. Riders and Owners of Motorcycle Organisation (ROMO), 6. Riders and Owners of Tricycle Organisation (ROTO) – Keke Napep, 7. Tricycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (TORAN), 8. Three Wheelers Operators and Riders Association (TWORA),” Odutola stated
She warned that any other group operating outside of these officially sanctioned unions would be treated as unlawful and a threat to public order.
She added, ”Such unauthorised activity will be met with immediate enforcement action, including arrest and prosecution.”
The command further urged any group or association seeking legal recognition to go through the appropriate registration channels with the Ogun State Government.
“The command remains committed to maintaining peace, safety and lawful conduct within the transportation sector.
“Any group or individual that engages in acts capable of breaching public order will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” Odutola added.
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