The Kano State Police Command has announced strict enforcement of the state government’s ban on carrying passengers on motorcycles, alongside restrictions on commercial tricycles operating between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
In a statement released on Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, said the measures remain in full force across affected local government areas, including Kano Municipal, Gwale, Dala, Fagge, Nassarawa, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo, and Dawakin Kudu.
“The Kano State Police Command, working with other security agencies, is committed to enforcing the existing ban on motorcycle passenger transport and the night-time restriction for commercial tricycles,” Haruna said.
He added that the enforcement team has been empowered to profile individuals who violate the rules and curb the spread of unverified information that could create fear among residents.
“The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, urges all residents, especially motorcycle and tricycle operators, to comply with these regulations. Any person found violating the ban will be arrested and prosecuted according to the law,” Haruna noted.
The police also called on the public to report any suspicious activities or breaches of the regulations to the nearest police station or through official emergency contacts.
The directives come amid rising security concerns in the state. On Sunday, troops of Operation MESA under the 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, rescued seven people abducted during a bandit attack on Yankamaye Cikin Gari village in Tsanyawa Local Government Area.
Earlier in the week, criminals reportedly kidnapped 10 individuals from Biresawa and Tsundu communities in the same area.
“The security measures, which involve the Kano Road and Traffic Agency, aim to ensure full compliance and enhance the safety of all residents,” the statement added.
