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From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
Kano State Police Command has impounded 106 motorcycles and 68 tricycles following the enforcement of the ban on the conveyance of passengers on motorcycles for commercial purposes and the restriction of tricycles from 10 pm to 6 am in the metropolis.
A statement signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Thursday said the tricycles and motorcycles were impounded in the last one week, starting from January 1 to date.
The statement explained that the offenders have been charged to court in connection with the alleged violation of the order.
It warned that the police and sister security organisations would continue to enforce the order in the state.
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“The ban on passenger conveyance on motorcycles for commercial purposes (Achaba/Okada) and the restriction of tricycles from 10 pm to 6 am remain in place, and the public is urged to comply with the regulations,” the statement declared.
“The affected local government areas include Kano Municipal, Gwale, Dala, Fagge, Nassarawa, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo (Jido Area), and Dawakin Kudu (Tamburawa, Gurjiya, and Jido Ward),” the statement clarified.
The statement commended the combined security agencies, including the Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), for their efforts in enforcing the ban and restriction and enjoined the public to report any violations or suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
“The Kano State Police Command reiterates its commitment to ensuring public safety and security in the state and will continue to take necessary measures to enforce the ban and restriction,” said the statement.
