Hon. Samuel Nwanosike, the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers state has officially implemented a ban on the operation of motorcycles in all 13 wards of the council.
Hitvibz understands that the ban on operation of motorcycles will be enforced from 7:00pm to 6:00am until further notice.
The announcement was made by the council’s Secretary, Elder Bright Agbovu in a statement on Tuesday morning.
Elder Bright cited the prevalence of cult activities in nearby local government areas as the reason behind the ban by the the council Chairman.
The Ikwerre Chairman emphasized that motorcycles have become a convenient mode of transportation for perpetrating violence in the region.
The Chairman, however, instructed all motorcycle operators in the area to immediately adhere to the ban.
He also urged local security agencies in the LGA to promptly enforce the order.