The Edo government on Sunday threatened to destroy commercial
motorcycles or tricycles, popularly known as Keke NAPEP, that flouted
the orders on their use.
Governor Adams Oshiomhole in a state
broadcast banned the use of motorcycles and tricycles in major streets
in five local government areas of the state.
The governor said the
decision was painful but that it was in the overall security interest
of the state, adding that the ban took effect from midnight on Sunday.
The affected local councils are Oredo, Egor, Ikpoba-Okha including Aduwawa in Uhumwode and Ekosodin in Ovia North East.
The governor also barred private owners of motorcycles from using them within those areas.
The
governor appealed to the residents to comply with the directives as
security agencies have been mobilised to enforce the ban.
Oshiomhole
said he had discussed alternative means of livelihood with the
commercial motor cyclists but warned that the measures were for those in
the state only.
According to him, the government does not want to make anyone to suffer but is determined to enforce the ban.
“I
advise all bike riders to comply and keep off the road. Should any bike
rider flout this order, he will be dealt with ruthlessly. The bike will
be confiscated and destroyed.
“In the interest of our collective
security, I ask you to appreciate that this is a sacrifice that you have
to make. Everyone must make sacrifice and be security conscious.
“We
are currently facing security challenges across the country and the
progress made in some parts of the country has its own challenges in
other parts of the country.
“There will be time this issue will be resolved and everyone will be happy. Do not doubt our will to enforce this decision.
“Motorcycles will be destroyed on my orders. Keep off the roads in the stated areas.
“I care about your welfare but we are not about to replace motor bike with Keke NAPEP. Please stay out of trouble.
“It
is not my wish to visit hardship on anyone. It is my duty to provide
security for the people of the state. Please respect this order,” he
said.
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Which day will they implement a law bounding the use of Rolls Royce in this poverty stricken country. Or stop Politician from buying private jet whether tokumbo or cha-cha with our money so that u don’t corrupt the mind of the younger generation with the get rich at all cost syndrome? It’s only Bike, Bus and Keke mawa or Napep that u ban. Things that affects the poor majority. Pls make laws that will enrich and empower the ppl. This is surely a selfish law. Maybe one big man or his folks was robbed with mawa and u doesn’t consider the effect on the majority. Since kidnapping is also done with cars and Uniforms ban the use of Uniforms and cars make everybdy dey treck now? Comrade, you are beginning to disappoint me oooo. No b so u talk wen u start oooooo
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