Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has issued an Executive Order banning the use of motorcycles in Mbamba, Yolde Pate, and Ngurore communities of Yola South Local Government.
He also banned their use in Viniklang and Federal Housing Estate in Girei Local Government Area from 5pm to 5am.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
The statement said, “Adamawa State Restriction of Movement of Motorcycles Executive Order No.1 of 2022 comes into effect on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, until further notice.”
The state government said the restriction was imposed to curb the growing activities of criminals disrupting the peace of the state.
“They have become a threat to the peace, wellbeing, security, and stability of the state’s political and economic systems, as well as their effect on continuous development which must be effectively curtailed,” it said.
According to the Order, any person found on a motorcycle stationary or in motion, within the prohibited time whether as a rider or passenger shall be liable to prosecution.
It, however, exempted those with genuine reasons such as seeking medical attention, providing care and assistance to the vulnerable or travelling for purpose of work classified as essential service.
