Police ban motorcycle operators in Adamawa

The Adamawa state command of the Nigeria police has banned the use of motorcycles in all the 21 local government areas of the state.

A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state, SP Othman Abubakar made the announcement today.

Abubakar says the ban became necessary to check the incessant use of motorcycle by criminals for kidnapping, armed banditry, communal clashes.

He warns that the command would commence patrol to arrest anyone who violated the ban

The PPRO urges the public to be law abiding, support and cooperate with the police in its effort to protect lives and properties.

The Nigerian army had earlier banned the use of motorcycles in seven states of the north west.

The states are Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Kebbi and Niger.