Why Akwa Ibom Restricted Motorcycle Operations ― Govt

• A restriction on the movement of motorcycles from 10pm to 6am daily in Akwa Ibom State has been announced by the state government.
• According to the statement titled, ‘Restriction of Use of Motorcycles (10PM-6AM)’, the restriction is statewide and covered all types of motorcycles including power bikes.

A restriction on the movement of motorcycles from 10pm to 6am daily in Akwa Ibom State has been announced by the state government.

The latest development was made known via a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Emmanuel Ekuwem, on Saturday.

According to the statement titled, ‘Restriction of Use of Motorcycles (10PM-6AM)’, the restriction is statewide and covered all types of motorcycles including power bikes.

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“The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel has directed as follows; that the use of motorcycles from 10pm till 6am is hereby banned.

“That this restriction covers all types of motorcycles without exception (power bikes inclusive); that this ban which takes effect immediately, is daily and statewide,” the statement read in part.

While regretting the inconveniences the decision may cause law-abiding citizens, the state government further directed security operatives to strictly enforce the directive, noting that the move was taken in the overall interest of the security of lives and property.

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