Akmode Transport Limited has alleged an ongoing plot by rival commercial motorcycle unions and suspected hoodlums to violently disrupt its operations in Ogun State, warning of an imminent coordinated attack on its staff in Abeokuta aimed at criminalizing the company and forcing it out of business.
In a detailed press release issued on April 30, 2026, and signed by its Manager, Comrade Mustapha Tiamiyu, the transport company accused rival groups and their alleged collaborators of planning to launch attacks on its field personnel while disguising themselves in counterfeit Akmode-branded jackets.
According to the company, intelligence reports suggest the attackers may attempt to infiltrate the metropolis under false identities in order to implicate Akmode staff in acts capable of disturbing public peace, thereby creating grounds for security crackdowns and legal restrictions against the company.
Akmode Transport described the alleged move as a calculated and malicious attempt to tarnish its image, discredit its operations, and unlawfully halt its services across Ogun State.
The company stated that this was not the first time it had come under pressure from hostile competitors, claiming that rival unions had repeatedly sought to undermine its lawful activities through orchestrated attacks, intimidation, and misinformation campaigns.
Management further referenced what it described as a recent failed smear effort involving a publication authored by one Adedamola Adetayo, which allegedly accused Akmode Transport of harboring criminal elements, including bandits and terrorists. The company dismissed the claims as baseless and politically motivated, noting that the allegations remain under investigation and have not been substantiated by any credible authority.
According to the statement, those behind the accusations were allegedly unable to provide evidence when given the opportunity by relevant authorities.
Akmode Transport emphasized that its business operations remain legitimate and lawful, urging its workers to continue their commercial motorcycle activities without fear or intimidation while strictly adhering to the law.
The company also appealed to security agencies, government authorities, and the media to remain vigilant and intervene proactively to prevent any potential breakdown of law and order that could arise from the alleged planned attacks.
Invoking the public safety principle of “if you see something, say something,” the management called on residents and stakeholders to report suspicious activities and support efforts to forestall violence.
While expressing hope that justice would prevail, Akmode Transport reaffirmed confidence that the full weight of the law would eventually catch up with anyone found culpable in attempts to destabilize its operations or endanger its staff.
The latest development underscores rising tensions within Ogun State’s commercial transport sector, where competition among operators and unions has increasingly generated concerns over security, regulation, and operational legitimacy.
