The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, on Saturday announced a ban on the use of motorcycles in the state from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.
Motorcycle is one of the commonest means of transportation in the oil-rich state, especially in the rural areas.
The ban, which is statewide, covers all types of motorcycles, including power bikes, according to a statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Emmanuel Ekuwem.
The statement did not give reason for the ban which initially affected only three local government areas.
The government’s decision…
