Violence erupts in Adamawa town over ban on motorcycles

Gurin in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State erupted in violence on Thursday as youths protested against the ban on motorcycles in the state.

The development was confirmed by the state Police Command through its spokesman, DSP Sulaiman Yahaya, adding that the protesting youths stormed the palace of the district head and a military checkpoint, which resulted in a fracas.

“The command had sent a team under the Area Commander of Yola to go and assess the situation there.

“I can’t really talk about casualty for now, as I am yet to get details,” Yahaya said.

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Also confirming the development, the Adamawa State Government, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Polycarp Ayuba, said the government was aware of the ongoing protest and was taking steps to address it.

According to Ayuba, the ban on motorcycle was not intended to inconvenience citizens, but to safeguard lives and property and create a peaceful atmosphere for normal economic and social activities.

Ayuba said soldiers from the 23 Brigade in Yola have been drafted to Gurin to maintain law and order.

It would be recalled that the military had banned motorcycles in Adamawa of some other states in the Northwest in order to checkmate the activities of bandits and kidnappers.

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