In response to escalating insecurity, the Niger State Government has imposed a temporary ban on the sale of motorcycles across the state.
This measure aims to curb the activities of bandits and kidnappers who have increasingly used motorcycles for their operations and even demanded them as ransom.
The ban specifically targets the sale of motorcycles with engine capacities of 185 cubic centimetres and above, including brands such as Bajaj, Boxer, Qiujeng, Honda ACE, and Jingchen.
Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, announced the directive, emphasizing that it is part of broader efforts to eliminate criminal activities threatening the safety of residents.
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Matane acknowledged the potential inconvenience to the public but stressed that the decision serves the greater good of the state’s security. He urged motorcycle dealers to comply with the directive and called on citizens to support security agencies in implementing these measures.
Additionally, the government reaffirmed the existing ban on commercial motorcycling and the operation of illegal garages in Minna and its environs. Security agencies have been instructed to ensure strict enforcement of these directives to restore peace and order in the state.
This action follows a series of security challenges in the region, including recent abductions and demands for motorcycle ransoms by criminal elements. The state government remains committed to addressing these threats and ensuring the safety of its citizens.
