Akwa Ibom State government has banned the use of motorcycles from 10pm till 6am.
According to a public notice by Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, the restriction covers 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 have been directed to strictly enforce the directive.
While regretting the inconvenience that the decision might cause law-abiding citizens, Ekuwem said the decision is 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.”