The kano state Government has just banned keke napep, popularly known in Kano as ‘A Daidata Sahu’ from driving around in the state any later than 10pm.
In a statement issued and signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, the ban takes effect from Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 10pm – 6pm.
The decision, according to the statement, was reached at the end of a state security meeting.
The measure was part of ongoing efforts by the state government to ensure security of lives and property in the state.
To this end, the commissioner urged tricycle operators to comply and stop operating at the stipulated time, warning that security agents would strictly enforce the ban.
Hoodlums including terrorists and bandits have reportedly been using tricycles to perpetrate their nefarious activities in the state.
Kano state has now joined the list of states to place limit on the movement of tricycle riders. Other states include Lagos State, Kogi State and the FCT.