Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has banned the use of motorcycles in the Mbamba, Yolde Pate, and Ngurore communities of Yola South Local Government.

Fintiri who issued the executive order also banned their use in Viniklang and Federal Housing Estate in Girei Local Government Area from 5 pm to 5 am.

Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou said in a statement on Tuesday, February 8, that the decision was taken to curb the growing activities of criminals disrupting the peace of the state.

The statement read;

“Adamawa State Restriction of Movement of Motorcycles Executive Order No.1 of 2022 comes into effect on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, until further notice.

“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.”

While defaulters face the risk of prosecution, those with genuine reasons such as seeking medical attention, providing care and assistance to the vulnerable, or traveling for purpose of work classified as essential service will be exempted.

Source: https://aderonkebamidele.com/insecurity-governor-fintiri-restricts-motorcycles-in-2-lgas/

Hopefully this measure helps reduce the rate of insecurity in his state

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