Police Restate Restriction on Commercial Motorcycles, Tricycles
The Kano State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies in the State, have reiterated the the existing ban on the conveyance of passengers on all motorcycles and use of commercial tricycles from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am daily in the State.
The command said that the laws on the ban as earlier announced by the Kano State Government, remains in full force across Kano Municipal, Gwale, Dala, Fagge, Nassarawa, and Tarauni local government areas.
Other areas affected by the ban are Kumbotso, Jido Area of Ungogo, and Tambuwal, Gurjiya and Jido Ward in Dawakin Kudu LGAs.
“The enforcement team is empowered to effectively profile individuals that flagrantly defy the ban and restriction, and help to curb spread of unverified and misleading information that could instill fear and confusion among the public.
“The Command wishes to remind the public, particularly operators of motorcycles and commercial tricycles, that these measures are designed to enhance public safety and security across the State.
“Any person found operating motorcycles or tricycles in contravention of the ban or restriction will be promptly arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” the command spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said in a statement on Monday.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, urged all residents to comply with the regulations and extend their cooperation to law enforcement agencies in ensuring peace and order in Kano State.
“Additionally, the public is encouraged to report any violations or suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.
“This security partnership, which also incorporates the services of the Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), will take necessary measures to ensure full compliance with these directives for the safety and security of all residents,” he stated.
