The Adamawa State Governor, Alhahi Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has issued an Executive Order banning the use of Tricycles and Motorcycles in the three Local Governments of Girei, Yola North and Yola South within the hours of 10:00pm to 5:00am.
A statement by the government said the order, cited as “Adamawa State Restriction of Movement of Tricycles/Motorcycles Executive Order No.1 of 2021, would take effect from Tuesday, February 2, 2021 until further notice.
Governor Fintiri expressed concern over the activities of hoodlums disturbing the peace of the state, saying his government will not leave any stone unturned towards protecting the lives and property of innocent citizens.
“They have become an extraordinary threat to the peace, wellbeing, security and stability of the State’s political and Economic Systems, as well as a negative effect on continuous development, and must therefore be effectively curtailed,” Governor Fintiri said.
He said no responsible government would allow criminals to hijack the peace of the State. He pledged to ensure that all residents of Girei, Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas lived life free from thuggery, robbery, theft, maiming and other criminal activities.
The Executive Order prescribes a sentence of Six Months imprisonment with an option of One Hundred Thousand Naira fine or both, in addition to forfeiting the Tricycle or Motorcycle to the Government if found guilty for violation of the Order.
The Order also states that any person found in a Tricycle or on a Motorcycle stationary or in motion, within the prohibited time whether as a rider or passenger shall be liable to prosecution.
In the meantime, only people 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 are exempted.
The order however said such category of people must justify their reasons to the Law Enforcement Agencies and the Courts.
The Governor said the Police and other Security Agencies had been directed to arrest and prosecute any person found contravening this Executive Order.
Emmanuel Ukoh
