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11 years after, Yobe lifts ban on Okada operations in 7 LGAs

The Yobe State Government has lifted the ban on riding of motorcycles in seven Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Affairs, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam (Rtd), disclosed this in Damaturu, saying, “The ban on the riding of motorcycles is lifted with effect from 6th March, 2023, in the seven LGAs of Zone A: Bursari, Damaturu, Geidam, Gujba, Gulani, Tarmuwa and Yunusari.”

He said the motorbikes were to operate between 6am and 6pm daily, noting that they were not to be used for commercial purposes.

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He explained that, “There should be proper registration, licensing and documentation of all motorbikes and riders in the affected LGAs by the Yobe State Road Traffic Management Agency (YOROTA) and the Yobe State Vehicle Licensing Authority.

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“Any motorbike rider that conveys passenger(s) would be sanctioned in accordance with extant rules and regulations.”

He added that there would be no inter-local government movement with motorbikes, warning that anyone found violating the conditions would be sanctioned.

 

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