The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Osun State chapter, has suspended the activities of all transport unions in public motor parks across the state with immediate effect.
The Osun ALGON said it based its action on the worsening insecurity, recurring violence and clashes linked to leadership disputes within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state.
The announcement was made on Monday by the Osun ALGON Vice Chairman and Chairman of Ife East Local Government Council Area, Lanre Balogun, during a press conference on the security situation in motor parks and garages across the state.
Balogun said the suspension affects all transport unions operating in public motor parks, including motorcycle and tricycle unions.
He also called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to immediately take over motor parks and garages in the 30 local government areas and the Ife East Area Office in Modakeke to safeguard lives and property.
According to him, “The decision followed increasing violence and killings associated with the leadership crisis within the NURTW, which had turned several motor parks into centres of criminal activities.
“We have invited you here today to address the disturbing security situation in Osun State, particularly the activities in motor parks and garages, which have become flashpoints for incessant violence and killings.”
He alleged that recent violent incidents in Osogbo, including the killing of a toddler and the shooting of an elderly man receiving medical treatment, were linked to the factional NURTW chairman, Nurudeen
