Cross River government bans motorcycle operation in Calabar metropolis

The Calabar state government has banned the operation of commercial motorcyclists within the Calabar metropolis.

This was contained in a press statement by Emmanuel Ogbeche, the Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor, on Wednesday.

Ogbeche said the governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, gave the order after due consultation with key Security Chiefs in the state.

“Those willing to use their motorcycles to earn a decent living are restricted only to remote areas away from the city centre.

“Anyone caught going against this directive will have the motorcycle impounded, and the offender prosecuted.”