Enugu State Government Reiterates On The Ban Of Motorcycles In The Capital City
Enugu State Government Reiterates On The Ban Of Motorcycles In The Capital City
Enugu State government says that the law prohibiting the use of motorcycles, popularly called okada, in the state’s capital was still effective.
This development was disclosed by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. Emeka Ajogwu who said the government was worried about the growing outcry by members of the public on the indiscriminate use of motorcycles in the city.
Announcing that it has already constituted a taskforce that would arrest and prosecute those violating that law.
The State Government has observed with grave concern the growing and indiscriminate use of motorcycles by some outlaws in the capital city even when they are aware that there is an existing law prohibiting that.
Our office has received a series of enquiries from members of the public expressing fears over their safety due to the reckless manner in which these offenders are driving their motorcycles within Enugu metropolis.
For the avoidance of doubt, section 3 and section 4 of the Operation of Motorcycles (Prohibition) Law, 2012, prohibit the use of motorcycles in all its forms in Enugu North, Enugu South and Enugu East local government areas of the state, and prescribe the punishment for offenders.
Therefore, we shall not hesitate to enforce this law. Members of the public, especially the violators are hereby warned accordingly to desist from the criminal act,” part of the statement reads.
Such illegal acts must cease henceforth as violators of our laws will be dealt with according to the provisions of the extant law. The state has set up a committee to curb this illegality and punish offenders.
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