Ban on late Night Clubs’ activities still in force – Ondo Govt

Ondo State Government on Thursday said the ban on night club activities in the state is still in force.

This was contained in a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation Donald Ojogo, who noted that the rising cases of insecurity in the State, especially the capital, Akure. is of deep concern to the government.

Ojogo said the state government would not hesitate to punish anyone who violates this law on night activities, saying any violation of this ban from 12 midnight shall be met with a commensurate action by relevant authorities.

The statement read, “The Ondo State Government notes with deep concern, the rising cases of insecurity in the State, especially the capital, Akure.

“Specifically, these noticeable cases are tracable to the activities of cult groups and ancillary circumstances. Further to this, Night Clubs and their late hour activities have heightened this ugly situation. Most importantly, such locations along major roads in the State Capital are most culpable. This is abhorrent, without doubt.

“In the light of the foregoing, Government wishes to reiterate its ban on late hour activities of Night Clubs, Pubs and Public Bars.

“Succinctly, any violation of this ban from 12 midnight SHALL be met with a commensurate action by relevant authorities.

“For emphasis, NO NIGHT CLUB, PUB or PUBLIC BAR MUST operate beyond midnight, starting from today, Thursday July 8, 2021.

“Accordingly, relevant security agencies, including the Amotekun Corps, have been briefed and directed to carry out this renewed vigour and directive in this regard.