To instill sanity in the transport system and reduce traffic congestion, The Plateau State Government has concluded plans to enforce the ban on commercial motorcycles in the state.

The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Yiljap Abraham, disclosed this at a press briefing attended by various law enforcement agencies at the Police Headquarters in Jos.

He said that the move was necessary due to the security challenges in the state, adding that the law which prohibits the operation of commercial motorcycle was passed by the Plateau State House of Assembly and was approved by the State Governor, Jonah Jang in April 2010.

Abraham went further to state that it is high time the law was implemented.

According to him, the government had been sensitive in handling the issue that has lingered for over two years by sensitising stakeholders, providing alleviating measures such as tricycles and cabs to cushion the effect the ban will have on citizens.

Also speaking at the briefing, the Commissioner for Transport, Abdulhammed Gamzaki said that tricycle operation is also open to adult private individuals who wish to ply the road, and whose tricycle must be registered under the law. He added that non-compliance will attract penalties.