Sam Philip
Ondo State Police Command has alerted residents of Akure, Ondo State capital, that there would be heave traffic along Michael Ajasin Way, Alagbaka on Sunday and Monday as Ojaja Park would be inaugurated on the said dates.
The park owned by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi is a housing estate with different facilities including a 5-Star hotel.
According to a statement by the police made available to newsmen by the Spokesperson for the command, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, a Superintendent of Police(SP), motorists are advised to use alternatives routes to prevent gridlock on the axis while the event holds.
The statement reads: In preparation
for the official commissioning of OJAJA Park in Alagbaka, Akure, on the 10th and 11th of November 2024, the Command wishes to inform residents, particularly those in Alagbaka, about a planned traffic diversion along the Alagbaka/Oyemekun route.
“This diversion is necessary to ensure tight security and to manage the anticipated traffic congestion due to the large number of VIPs attending the event.
“Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes during this period. Commuters traveling from Oba Ile and Ijapo areas towards Fiwasaye Roundabout are particularly urged to take the First Bank Roundabout, as both the first and second turnings will be temporarily closed.
“To minimize any inconvenience, the Police Command, along with other security and traffic control agencies, has made extensive arrangements to manage the situation and guide the public.
“We kindly request the cooperation of the public during this period and encourage all residents to report any suspicious activities to the Police.”