Police Enforce Ban Against Commercial Motorcycle Operations In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has commenced the strict enforcement of the existing ban on commercial motorcycle operations and the restriction of commercial tricycle operations between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in some parts of the state.

In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the command said the directive remained in full force in line with the earlier order of the Kano State Government.

“The Kano State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies in the State, hereby reiterates the enforcement of the existing ban on the conveyance of passengers on all forms of motorcycles and the restriction of commercial tricycles from operating between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am daily,” the statement said.

The restriction affects Kano Municipal, Gwale, Dala, Fagge, Nassarawa, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo (Jido area) LGAs and parts of Dawakin Kudu LGA, including Tambuwal, Gurjiya and Jido wards.

The police said enforcement teams have been fully empowered to deal with violators and prevent the spread of misinformation that could cause panic among residents. “The enforcement team is empowered to effectively profile individuals that flagrantly defy the ban and restriction, and help to curb the spread of unverified and misleading information,” the statement added.

Operators of motorcycles and tricycles were warned to comply or face the full weight of the law. “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 warned.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, also urged residents to support security agencies to sustain peace and order in the state.

The command encouraged members of the public to report violations or suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.