Following pleas and writings from sprited citizens of Osun state over the hardship faced by those who uses Motorcycles and cars Impounded during the lockdown period as their only source of livelihood, the Osun State Government has ordered the release of said vehicles and motorcycles to their owners.
Osun state government through a press release signed by the secretary to the state government Wole Oyebamiji urged the affected people to go to the police stations holding their vehicle or motorcycle for reclaiming. Read full press release here:
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
This is to announce to the public that the Governor of the State of Osun, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has pardoned all those whose vehicles (cars, buses, motorcycles, tricycles, trucks, etc.) were impounded for violating the lockdown directives of the State Government which was put in place to curb further spread of COVID-19 in the State.
The owners of the impounded vehicles are therefore to report to the different Police formations where their vehicles were taken, with proof of ownership, with effect from 12:00 noon on Monday, 18th May 2020 for the release of the said vehicles.
This gesture by the Governor applies only to vehicle owners who violated the State Government’s directives since the lockdown began till date.
The Governor has however warned that anyone caught committing infractions or violation of the lockdown guidelines henceforth will face the full force of the law .
The State Government is using this medium to caution its citizens and residents to ensure that they observe all government’s regulations and guidelines put in place to protect the State in the face of the pandemic.
Signed:
Prince Wole Oyebamiji
Secretary to the State Government of Osun
