No Going Back On Implementation Of Ban On Keke Plying Federal High Ways, Says Oromoni, Engages Police Ahead 27 July Deadline

No Going Back On Implementation Of Ban On Keke Plying Federal High Ways, Says Oromoni, Engages Police Ahead 27 July Deadline

Warri_____ The State Taskforce on Environment has commenced final moves to enforce the ban on Tricycle operators from plying Federal highways sensitizing the various Police Divisions in the State.

The latest such sensitization were to the Area Command Warri, Enerhen Division, Ovwian and B Division in Warri.

At the various places visited, the Police expressed readiness to fully enforce the ban on operation of Tricycles on Federal Highways.

In a message to the Stations, Chairman of the State Taskforce on Environment, Honorable Sylvester Oromoni said the Tricycle operators have been given adequate and reasonable notice to stop operating on the Expressways and for others to conduct themselves in a manner that protects other road users.

He explained that there was no going back on the July 27 day for commencement of the ban and solicited the cooperation of the Police in enforcing the directive.

Hear him, 'We were supposed to commence the ban order on July 1st after giving the operators a twenty one day notice. We extended it to July 8 and now to July 27'.

Continuing, Honorable Oromoni said, 'We have spoken with the leadership of the Keke Association to put them on notice and expect that all this while they should have explained the new situation to their members who ply the routes where the ban will come into effect'.

The Chairman expressed the hope that the people will find a solution to the challenges the ban of Tricycle operators will pose to their movement explaining that eventually everyone will see the benefit of the exercise.

'Our vision is to clear the major roads and restore some sanity as well as safety of commuters on the road. We are hopeful that Bus and Taxi operators will quickly fill the space to be created by Keke Operators.

At the various Police Stations visited the Taskforce was told of the preparedness of the Police to help implement the directive.

At Warri Area Command the Taskforce was encouraged to upscale awareness of the ban on Tricycle operators while it was suggested that a mobile court be set up to try offenders.

At Enerhen Division, CSP Muktar Bello said the Traffic Wardens will be involved to help the process and suggested sign posts to discourage those who usually violate traffic rules.

The Area Commander of Burutu was on ground to receive the taskforce and assured the team of operational readiness in the area.

The Divisional Police Officer for B Division Warri complained that the Tricycle operators at Estate Roundabout have become a source of pain to other road users.
He said starting from July 27 the Division will hand down an operational guideline for the Tricycle operators to follow to inject orderliness in their operations.

Among those who visited the Police Stations are Hon. Frank Alale, Tony Aghualor and others.