PLSG Orders Okada Riders out of Restricted Areas within 72hrs

Our reporterIn a swift response to public outcry on the recent influx of over 400 motorcycles within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, the Plateau State Government has given all motorcycle operators 72 hours within which to vacate the restricted areas.

The government also added that the influx of these motorcycles is a violation of the existing laws prohibiting motorcycles within the Greater Jos Master Plan.

A statement issued by the State Commissioner for Transport, Mr Davou Jatau Gyang, stated that the 72-hour window is a final warning for motorcycle operators to comply with the ban.

He said, “We are committed to upholding public safety, enforcing the law, and maintaining order, Motorcycle operators who fail to adhere to this directive will face strict legal action.

”The statement added that the State Government has already mobilized mobile courts across the metropolis to ensure compliance with the law warning that offenders found operating in restricted zones will be prosecuted without exception.

The government reiterated that the motorcycle ban within the Greater Jos area remains in full force and non-negotiable emphasizing that this directive also underscores the state’s continued efforts to address urban traffic challenges and ensure the safety of residents in the face of growing concerns over motorcycle-related accidents and security risks.

Mr Gyang also called on residents to support the enforcement of the law and urged motorcycle operators to respect the restrictions to avoid confrontation with law enforcement agencies.

“We understand the role motorcycles play in transportation, but everyone must operate within the boundaries of the law for the greater good of the community,” he stated.

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