Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has pardoned all those whose vehicles were impounded for violating the lockdown directive of the government.

Voice of Nigeria reports that the lockdown directives were put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the State. The vehicles include cars, buses, tricycles, trucks and motorcycles amongst others.

A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Wole Oyebamiji said the gesture applies only to vehicle owners who violated the government’s directives since the lockdown began.

The governor directed the owners of the impounded vehicles to report to the different police formations where their vehicles were impounded, with proof of ownership, with effect from 12:00 noon on Monday, 18th May 2020 for the release of their vehicles.

He, however, warned that anyone caught committing infractions or violation of the lockdown guidelines would henceforth face the full force of the law.

“The State Government is using this medium to caution its citizens and residents to ensure they observe all government’s regulations and guidelines put in place to protect the State in the face of the pandemic,”