Niger Places Complete Ban On Commercial Motorcycles In Minna

The Niger state government has placed a complete ban on
the activities of commercial motorcycles in the state
capital, Minna after security intelligence revealed bandits
are planning to perpetrate heinous crimes using
motorcycles.
A statement made available to Oniftv suggest that
noncommercial motorcycles can operate within the hours
of 6am to 9pm but a complete ban is placed on no
commercial riders.
“Please be informed that the Niger State Government has
banned completely the operation of commercial
motorcycles within Minna, the state capital.” The state
govt said.
The state govt noted that the restrictions begins from 9pm
to 6am.”
“Noncommercial motorcycles however, are permitted to
operate but only within the hours of 6am and 9pm.
Restriction time is 9pm to 6am.
The state government revealed that the ban is necessary
after security reports show that bandits are planing to use
motorcycles to carry out attacks in the state
“This is coming after the State Government received
security reports of how bandits use motorcycles to
carryout criminal activities in the state. The ban, which
commences from Minna metropolis effect from tomorrow
Thursday, June 3, 2021, will be extended to all parts of the
state in the coming weeks.
“Niger state Government regrets any inconvenience this
necessary decision may cause the residents of the state.”
The sated govt stated.