Kano Police Command Reiterates Ban On Motorcycles Passenger Conveyance
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The Kano State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies in the State, have reiterated the enforcement of the existing ban on the conveyance of passengers on all forms of motorcycles in parts of the state.
This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer,CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa,on Monday.
Kiyawa also reiterated the restriction of commercial tricycles from operating between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am daily in the State.
He said the laws providing for these bans as earlier announced by the Kano State Government, remain in full force in the Local Government Areas of Kano Municipal,Gwale,Dala,Fagge and Nassarawa.
Other affected Local Government Areas are:Tarauni,Kumbotso,Ungogo (Jido Area),
Dawakin Kudu (Tambuwal, Gurjiya and Jido Ward.
According to the statement,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 Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, urges all residents to comply with these 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,” CSP Kiyawa added.