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The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the QR code-embedded jacket policy for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators, following a rise in criminal activities involving unregistered operators.
This was disclosed in a press release signed by Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), Chairman of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), on Saturday.
According to the statement, the state government will intensify both enforcement and public awareness campaigns to ensure full compliance with the policy.
The QR code jacket initiative was introduced in November 2023 under the State Residents’ Registration Scheme. Although the government initially provided the jackets free of charge, compliance has remained low. Officials say this has contributed to a recent surge in Okada-related criminal incidents.
Full Press Statement
Oyo Govt to Enforce QR Code Jacket Policy for Okada Riders
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the QR code-embedded jacket policy for commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders, following a surge in criminal activities involving unregistered operators.
A statement issued on Saturday by the Chairman of the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), stated that the government will intensify enforcement and public awareness campaigns to ensure compliance.
He said the directive, reinforced by the Office of the Governor through the Senior Special Assistant on ICT & E-Governance, Mr. Adebayo Akande, mandates OYRTMA to intensify enforcement and public awareness campaigns to ensure compliance.
The policy, introduced in November 2023, requires Okada and tricycle operators to register under the State Residents’ Registration Scheme.
Despite initial provisions of free QR code jackets, compliance has remained low, emboldening criminals, and leading to increased Okada-related crimes.
He said recent incidents include: Armed robbers on an unmarked motorcycle snatched a trader’s earnings at gunpoint in Bodija Market.
Adesagba added that a passenger was robbed by a fake Okada rider in the Challenge Area, recently.
“A kidnapping attempt was foiled after locals reported suspicious riders without QR code jackets on the UI-Agbowo Axis,” he added.
The QR code jacket system offers several benefits, including real-time rider verification, crime prevention, emergency tracking, and increased passenger trust.
Enforcement Measures:
Daily raids and impoundment of non-compliant motorcycles
Fines and possible prosecution for violators
Collaboration with security agencies to ensure statewide compliance
OYRTMA urges residents to:
Patronize only Okada riders with official QR code jackets
Spread awareness using #NoBarcodeNoRide on social media
The government assures that this policy is for the safety of all residents, and defaulters will be barred from operating on Oyo State roads.
E-signed:
Prince Dotun Oyelade
Commissioner for Information and Orientation,
Oyo State.
June 28, 2025
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