Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has banned the use of motorcycles from 10pm till 6am in the State.
According to a public notice by Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, the restriction covered all types of motorcycles (without exception power bikes inclusive).
Ekuwem also stated that the ban which “takes effect immediately, is daily and statewide.”
He said security agencies had been directed to strictly enforce this directive.
While regretting the inconvenience that this decision might cause law-abiding citizens, Ekuwem said the decision was a product of considered reasoning, taken in the overall interest of the security of life and property, “which is the primary responsibility of any government.”
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