04/06/2026
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL BADAGRY LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESIDENTS.
๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ.
A Special Security Council meeting of the Local Government was held today with the full participation of heads of all relevant military and paramilitary agencies operating within the Local Government Area, representatives of hoteliers association, youth council, traditional institutions, CDCs/CDAs among other stakeholders.
The high-level meeting, convened by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe to review emerging security concerns and strengthen existing safety architecture, deliberated extensively on issues relating to public order, community safety, crime prevention, and the regulation of certain socio-economic activities within the area.
Following careful assessment of security reports and stakeholder inputs, the Council approved a series of preventive and regulatory measures aimed at safeguarding lives and property, enhancing security surveillance, and improving overall compliance with public safety standards.
Among the key resolutions adopted are the restriction of commercial motorcycle (okada) operations to the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, as part of efforts to curb night-time criminal activities often facilitated under the cover of darkness, improve enforcement visibility, and reduce accidents associated with late-night operations.
In addition, all commercial motorcyclists are now required to wear officially identifiable safety vests, a measure introduced to strengthen rider identification, improve accountability, and assist security agencies in monitoring movement patterns where necessary.
The Council also directed that all night social events, including night parties, street jams and carnivals, must conclude by 7:00 p.m., in line with broader efforts to reduce late-night disturbances, prevent escalation of avoidable security incidents, and promote a safer community environment for residents.
Furthermore, the activities of metal collectors, commonly referred to as โbowlers,โ are hereby restricted to the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, to ensure proper monitoring of their operations, prevent misuse of their activities for unlawful purposes, and enhance traceability within the local environment.
The Council also reassured residents that all purported images and videos circulating on social media suggesting the presence of bandits in the area have been thoroughly investigated and debunked as false by relevant security and intelligence agencies. In this regard, the Chairman called on members of the public to remain vigilant and strongly advised against the sharing or circulation of unverified information capable of causing panic or undermining public peace.
The Council emphasised that these measures are preventive, not punitive, and were introduced strictly in the interest of public safety, community stability, and the protection of lives and property. It noted that rising security challenges require proactive governance responses that balance economic activity with the collective right of residents to live in a safe and secure environment.
The Council further reiterated that all stakeholders affected by these directives are expected to comply fully, while enforcement agencies have been mandated to implement the resolutions with fairness, professionalism, and respect for human dignity.
A public enlightenment and engagement process will be intensified in the coming days to ensure broad understanding of the rationale behind these measures and to encourage cooperation from all sectors of the community.
Copy From :Badagry local Government Official facebook Page.
