Osun moves to enforce new transport law to curb motor park violence

The Osun State Government has asked security agencies to enforce its new transport law, saying the aim is to end violence and thuggery in motor parks and bring order to the state's roads.

The engagement held on Thursday brought together the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), according to The Nation and Leadership.

The law is the Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management Law, 2026. The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, said it was signed on 15 October 2026.

What the law covers

Zungura said the law addresses key parts of road management, including traffic lights, vehicle impoundment and towing. He said he expects it to improve traffic control and fix some of the problems with the current system.

Hon. Abiola Inaolaji, who chairs the House Committee on Public Works and Transport, said the meeting was meant to familiarise the agencies with the law, spell out their duties and strengthen cooperation between them.

He said the law was designed to protect residents and the state's transport infrastructure. He also warned enforcement officers against harassing motorists, collecting revenue without authorisation and abusing their power.

"The enforcement must be carried out within the confines of the law," Inaolaji said.

He said the law's success would depend on public confidence, cooperation among the agencies and strict adherence to its provisions.

The heads of the security agencies at the meeting promised to work with the state government to curb violence in parks, according to The Nation.

Why it matters for commuters

Motor parks are where many Nigerians board buses and tricycles daily, and clashes there have sometimes left travellers and drivers hurt. A clearer rulebook, with the police and other agencies involved, could make boarding safer and cut the informal fees drivers say they pay at parks.

The warning against harassment matters too. Drivers often complain that enforcement officers stop them on the road and demand money. Inaolaji's caution suggests the state is aware of that risk as the law moves from paper to the streets.

Neither source gave a date for when enforcement will begin, or details of penalties under the law.

What happens next

The agencies are now expected to apply the law in parks and on major roads across Osun. How strictly officers follow the rules on revenue collection and motorist treatment will shape whether residents accept the new system.