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104 motorcycles, 68 tricycles impounded for violating operation hour in Kano

Mr Kiyawa said that the enforcement carried out between January 1 and 7, 2026, led to the arrest of 172 suspects, who had been charged to court for prosecution.

• January 8, 2026
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The police command in Kano State has impounded 104 commercial motorcycles and 68 tricycles for violating the ban on passenger conveyance and restriction on tricycle operations between 6am and 10pm.

The affected areas are the metropolitan Local Government Areas of the state.

This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson,  CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Thursday.

Mr Kiyawa said that the enforcement carried out between January 1 and 7, 2026, led to the arrest of 172 suspects, who had been charged to court for prosecution.

He named the affected areas to include Kano Municipal, Gwale, Dala, Fagge, Nassarawa, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo, and Dawakin Kudu Local Government Areas.

The state Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, appreciated the public’s support and commended the joint security agencies, including the Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), for their efforts.

He stated that he ban and restriction remained and advised public to comply with it. 

( NAN) 

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