By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Niger state government has banned the activities of commercial motorcycles in the state capital, Minna.
This was made known in a statement on Tuesday.
The state government added that the decision came after security intelligence revealed bandits are planning to perpetrate heinous crimes using motorcycles.
It advised that non-commercial motorcycles can operate within the hours of 6am to 9pm, insisting that a complete ban is placed on commercial riders.
The statement reads, “Please be informed that the Niger State Government has banned completely the operation of commercial motorcycles within Minna, the state capital.”
The state government noted that the restrictions begins from 9pm to 6am.
“Non-commercial motorcycles however, are permitted to operate but only within the hours of 6am and 9pm. Restriction time is 9pm to 6am.
“This is coming after the State Government received security reports of how bandits use motorcycles to carryout criminal activities in the state. The ban, which commences from Minna metropolis effect from Thursday, June 3, 2021, will be extended to all parts of the state in the coming weeks.
“Niger state Government regrets any inconvenience this necessary decision may cause the residents of the state.”
