Niger governor ends curfew on motorcycles and tricycles in Minna
The ban on motorcycles and tricycles in Minna has been lifted by Governor Mohammed Bago. The restriction was initially put in place to address rising insecurity in the state capital. The decision to end the curfew follows a reported improvement in the security situation. Some residents, however, expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the earlier ban.
What happened
- Governor Mohammed Bago approved the total lifting of the restriction on motorcycles and tricycles in Minna.
- The ban, previously enforced from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., was originally imposed to curb criminal activities.
- The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, announced the decision, citing improved security.
- Some residents claimed the ban did not reduce attacks by hoodlums and led to extortion by policemen.
- The police spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, said no formal reports of extortion had been received.
