Niger eases curfew on motorcycles, tricycles

Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has announced a revision of the curfew hours imposed on the movement of motorcycles and tricycles within the Minna metropolis.

In a statement signed and released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Bologi
In Minna on Monday, Bago said the new curfew hours will be from 8 pm to 6 am.

News Online reports that Bago on April 29 issued an executive order imposing a 6pm to 6am ban on the movement of commercial tricycles popularly called Keke NAPEP and motorcycles explaining that most of the people who perpetrate crimes in the state capital exploit the use of tricycles and motorcycles to rob unsuspecting citizens while wielding dangerous weapons including guns, knives, daggers among others.

He said the adjustment was made based on security updates received from the state security committee.

Bago assured the people of Niger that his administration would continue to engage with the security committee to assess the effectiveness of the curfew and make further adjustments as necessary.

He urged citizens to remain law-abiding, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to implementing policies that positively impact their lives and ensure their well-being.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the governor had, on April 23, announced the restriction of the movement of motorcycles and tricycles from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. as a result of a spike in thuggery.

NAN reports that the restrictions on motorcycles and tricycles were put in place as a proactive measure to address growing insecurity in parts of the state capital, Minna.

(NAN)