Ban on motorcycles still in force within Uyo

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“Motorcycles found within Uyo city from the 28th day of October as directed shall be confiscated and immediately destroyed without the option of fine.”

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways, Koko Essien, made this known in a statement on Thursday.

Motorcycles were first banned in Uyo in 2011 to checkmate the rising cases of armed robbery, kidnapping and other crimes in the city. Roads where motorcycles are banned within Uyo include Ikot Ekpene Road, Abak Road, Aka Road, Oron Road and Nwaniba Road.Mr Essien said security agencies have been briefed to strictly enforce the ban on the use of motorcycles within the metropolis from 28 October.

 

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