OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND ISSUES CEASE AND DESIST WARNING TO UNAUTHORISED GROUPS OPERATING WITHIN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECTOR
The Ogun State Police Command has warned against the operations of illegal unions of commercial transport operators in the state, following reports of unlawful activities by certain unapproved unions.
The Command, in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, said such unapproved union operators who have been engaging in disruptive conduct, including fomenting trouble and creating unnecessary conflict with duly registered unions operating within the public transportation sector in Ogun State.
CSP Odutola disclosed that a communiqué from the Ogun State Ministry of Transportation, dated 8th of July, 2025, listed out the unions, sub-sectors, and organizations that are recognized as the only authorized bodies permitted to operate and collect revenue within the public transport sector in Ogun State.
The list is as follows:
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) – Motorcycle Taxis (Okada)
4. Articulated Motorcycle and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN)
5. Riders and Owners of Motorcycle Organization (ROMO)
6. Riders and Owners of Tricycle Organization (ROTO) – Tricycle Taxis (Marwa/Keke Napep)
7. Tricycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (TORAN)
8. Three Wheelers Operators and Riders Association (TWORA)
The PPRO said in view of the above, any union, group, organization, or individual operating outside of the shortlisted and authorized bodies is considered illegal and will be treated as engaging in unlawful activity and posing a threat to public safety.
She said the Ogun State Police Command warned that such unauthorized activity will be met with immediate enforcement action, including arrest and prosecution.
The police spokeswoman further said that groups or associations seeking legal recognition must approach appropriate offices of the Ogun State Government for proper registration and approval process.
She said the Command remained committed to maintaining peace, safety and lawful conduct within the transportation sector, warning that any group or individual that engages in acts capable of causing a breach in public order would be dealt with in accordance with the law.