In view of the incessant use of motorcycles, tricycles and shuttle buses to perpetrate crime, the Anambra State government has said the earlier ban on the use of motorcycles in greater Onitsha and Awka areas during the day and night remains in full force.
Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, who stated this on Friday, May 28, 2021, harped on the need to improve security in the state and address observed incidents of crimes with the use of the means of mobility.
“Any motorcycle found within these areas will be impounded and forfeited… the use of motorcycles, tricycles and shuttle buses across the State is now banned between 7pm and 6am daily, with effect from Saturday, May 29, 2021, and for one month in the first instance,” the SSG said.
He stated further that shuttle buses had been banned henceforth from using tinted glasses or curtains while plying on Anambra roads, adding: “All other vehicles, either with factory-fitted tinted glasses or plain glasses must wind down while approaching any security checkpoint, to avoid embarrassment.
“Henceforth, in any community where Keke (tricycle) is used to rob or commit any crime, the use of Keke will be banned totally in that area, and the union executive sanctioned.
“Same measures will be applied in the case of shuttle bus and motorcycle.”
The SSG said that the government had directed full mobilisation of community youths and stakeholders across the state to take ownership of security in their immediate environments, and assist the police and other law enforcement agents to enforce these directives and quickly restore law and order in the state.
