Lockdown: Gov Oyetola Pardons Owners Of Impounded Vehicles

Osun State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, has pardoned all those whose vehicles (cars, buses, motorcycles, tricycles, trucks 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.

Oyetola made this known in statement Signed by Prince Wole Oyebamiji, Secretary to the State Government of Osun, and made available to CityMirrorNews in Osogbo, on Sunday 

The owners of the impounded vehicles according to the statement are 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.