The Adamawa State Police Command has announced the enforcement of a ban on power bike and vehicle racing across the state, as part of efforts to reduce the rising cases of road traffic accidents.
The command warned motorists, commercial drivers, and motorcycle riders to be more cautious on the roads, noting that reckless driving, overspeeding, dangerous overtaking, and illegal racing are major causes of fatal accidents in the state.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, expressed serious concern over the increasing number of deadly road crashes recorded on major highways and urban roads in Adamawa.
According to the statement, the police have begun full enforcement of the ban on power bike and vehicle racing on all public roads, stressing that such activities pose serious threats to lives and property.
The command warned that anyone found engaging in illegal racing would be arrested and prosecuted in line with the law.
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To ensure compliance, officers from the Central Motor Traffic Division, Divisional Police Officers, and other operational units have been directed to intensify patrols, surveillance, and enforcement across highways, city roads, and identified accident-prone areas in the state.
The police also called on members of the public to support the initiative by reporting cases of reckless driving and other traffic violations. Parents, transport unions, and vehicle owners were urged to caution drivers and riders against dangerous behaviour on the roads.
The Adamawa State Police Command reiterated that the measures are aimed at safeguarding lives and property while promoting responsible and lawful use of roads across the state.
