….warn PMS operators against selling petrol to bike users
Following the ban on motorcycles and electric bikes in Borno State, residents have moved to the use of electric motorcycles making the police to on Thursday reiterate the subsisting embargo of the two-wheeled conveyance.
Disclosing this in a press statement obtained by our correspondent the Public Relations Officer ASP Nahum Daso, said the decision was arrived at security meeting in the state.
According to him, operators of Premium Motor Spirit should desist from selling petroleum to bike owners, adding that defaulters would be sanctioned.
The statement partly read, “The command has observed the flagrant use of motorcycles especially electrical bikes in the State, and wishes to remind the general public that the ban on motorcycles in the state still subsist.
“The decision was taken at the Borno State Security Council based on the security challenges in the state.
“Members of the public are further advised to adhere to this order, any person found in possession of Electric or petrol-powered motorbikes will be arrested for violating the order.
“Filling stations are equally warned, to desist from selling petrol products to customers on motorcycles. Any filling station found selling petrol to motorcyclist will be sanctioned and sealed for prosecution.”
Daso further urged operators of logistics services should use tricycles, “Delivery and logistic companies are advised to use tricycles (Keke Napep) to carry out their operations in the state.The Command further seek the cooperation of members of the general public for sustainable peace and security of our dear state,” he added.
