FCT Minister Orders Arrest of Unauthorised Power Bike Users
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has directed FCT Police Commissioner to promptly arrest and prosecute any person illegally using power bikes and motorcycles as part of concerted efforts to stem the menace of terrorism and other crimes in Federal Capital City (FCC).
This directive, which was conveyed to the FCT Police Commissioner via a letter dated June 27, 2014, but signed by the FCT Permanent Secretary, Engr. John Chukwu, reminded him that the ban on the use of power bikes and motorcycles in the FCC was still in force.
He said the reminder was underscored by the fact that one of the suspects in the recent bombing at the EMAB Plaza, Wuse II District, was seen on a power bike by security agents.
Mohammed further directed that all security personnel using motorcycles should obtain permits from the FCT Commissioner of Police and the FCT Transportation Secretariat, adding also that the officer should be properly kitted in their uniform and helmet.
The letter revealed the intention of FCT Administration to as a matter of urgency evolve necessary bye-laws and security protocols that would indicate minimal security requirements in private and public institutions as well as other Congregational locations in the FCT for compliance and enforcement.
The letter further said the administration would also embark on “Know Your Neighbour Campaign” as a veritable strategy to promote neighbourhood security awareness amongst residents.
Source: Blueprint
He said the reminder was underscored by the fact that one of the suspects in the recent bombing at the EMAB Plaza, Wuse II District, was seen on a power bike by security agents.
Mohammed further directed that all security personnel using motorcycles should obtain permits from the FCT Commissioner of Police and the FCT Transportation Secretariat, adding also that the officer should be properly kitted in their uniform and helmet.
The letter revealed the intention of FCT Administration to as a matter of urgency evolve necessary bye-laws and security protocols that would indicate minimal security requirements in private and public institutions as well as other Congregational locations in the FCT for compliance and enforcement.
The letter further said the administration would also embark on “Know Your Neighbour Campaign” as a veritable strategy to promote neighbourhood security awareness amongst residents.
Source: Blueprint
FCT Minister Orders Arrest of Unauthorised Power Bike Users
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