Commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders are still active in various sections of Jos and its suburbs, disregarding the prohibition established by the Plateau State Government. The state administration implemented these restrictions as a security measure to curb criminal activities.
Reports confirm that riders continue to transport passengers and cargo past the 7 p.m. curfew in neighborhoods such as Rayfield, Tudun Wada, and near the National Library. This ongoing activity has sparked questions regarding the effectiveness of local enforcement efforts.
Plateau State Police Command spokesperson, SP Alfred Alabo, reaffirmed that the ban, rooted in a 2010 regulation, is still active. He noted that while security forces are actively making arrests, the persistence of the issue is fueled by residents who continue to hire these restricted vehicles. He urged the public to stop patronizing these services to help ensure the policy succeeds.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang initiated the crackdown to prevent criminal elements from using motorcycles to facilitate attacks and quickly flee the scene. Local resident Lilian Davou acknowledged the government’s security goals but urged authorities to tighten enforcement, noting that midnight operations remain a common sight.
