Akwa Ibom Police Command Enforces Prohibition On The Use Of Motorcycles Within Uyo Metro, Driving Against Traffic, Covering Of Number Plates

By Keresifon Essien in Uyo

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has observed with dismay, the continued disregard to the subsisting law, prohibiting the use of motorcycles within Uyo, Metropolis by some Motorcyclists.

A press release signed by  statement issued by the Command Public Relation Officer, PS Odiko Macdon, ANIPR stated that the Command will not leave any stone unturned in its bid to ensure public peace and order even as the Christmas festive season draws nearer.

"Some Motorists are also in the habit of covering their number plates or using logos of cars in place of their number plates," the Police statement said.

"Also, while some have indiscriminately tinted their vehicles, others have made driving against the traffic, that is driving one-way especially along the new ring road 3 and other parts of the state, causing accidents a new normal," the statement stated further.

"For the avoidance of doubt, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command considers public order and Safety as sacrosanct and will spare no  resources in ensuring same, hence, the above trends are not acceptable," the statement added.

"The Commissioner of Police, CP Olatoye Durosinmi has therefore re-emphasized and ordered the enforcement of the prohibition law against the use of motorcycles within Uyo Metropolis because of the security threats it poses, especially during the yuletide," the statement added.

Therefore, the Police Commend warned that

henceforth, all bikes found within Uyo Metropolis will be impounded, pointing out that all those using one-way, all those driving without vehicle registration, those covering number plates and using tinted glasses indiscriminately to disturb public order and safety will be arrested and charged for traffic and other related offences.

"As we enter the festive season proper, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command is committed to the safety and peace of Akwa Ibomites and Visitors alike," the statement further said.

"The Commissioner of Police enjoins Residents to enjoy the yuletide and report any form of threats or public disorder to 080-392-13071 or 0916 9939213," it concluded.