Plateau lawyers urge harsher penalties for motorcycle ban offenders
The Plateau Lawyers Bar Forum has demanded stricter measures against commercial motorcycle operators violating the ban in the Jos-Bukuru Metropolis. The call comes after a deadly attack in the Angwan Rukuba community, where gunmen reportedly used motorcycles to escape. Ledak D. Dafer and Dr. D.N. Dashe condemned the killings and pressed the state government for justice and improved enforcement. The lawyers also proposed several new strategies to strengthen security and deter future violations.
What we know
- The Plateau Lawyers Bar Forum wants tougher penalties for those breaking the commercial motorcycle ban in Jos-Bukuru.
- The group condemned the recent killings in Angwan Rukuba and urged the government to bring the attackers and their sponsors to justice.
- They recommended revising laws to allow for seizure and destruction of motorcycles, fines, and jail terms for repeat offenders.
- The forum suggested better monitoring through a comprehensive numbering and identification system for motorcycles.
- Additional proposals include strengthening Operation Rainbow, deploying CCTV cameras, and removing illegal motor parks and street trading to boost security.
