The Kano State Police Command under the leadership of CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, has reminded the people of the state that the ban on carrying passengers on motorcycles (Achaba/Okada) is still in place.
Kano police spokesman SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
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“The Command has directed all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) within Kano Metropolis to continue to enforce the ban.
“This is in line with the Command’s efforts to ensure stability, safety, and security of the good people of the State.
“Any individual or group that violates this ban, will be arrested and prosecuted before the Court of Law. Road users are advised to abide by Traffic Rules and Regulations.
“The Commissioner of Police appreciates the good people of the State for their prayers, encouragement, continuous support, and cooperation.
“While teams of Police Surveillance Patrols are mounted at strategic locations along Kano borders to monitor the activities of road users, the CP reiterates that criminals will have no hiding place in the State.
“They are advised to repent or leave the State completely as no stone will be left unturned. He urged residents to continue to pray for the State, and the Nation and report incidences to the nearest Police Station, and not take laws into their hands.
“Rigorous Patrol, raids of criminal hideouts, and black spots will continue throughout the State, as the Command will sustain the ongoing “Operation Puff Adder” that is yielding positive results,” it said.
It added that in case of emergencies, the Command can be contacted via; 08032419754, 08123821575, 08076091271, 09029292926 or log into the “NPF Rescue Me” application.
