Power Bikes Banned In Abuja Following Emab Plaza Bomb Blast.

Following the recent bomb blast in at the EMAB Plaza in Abuja, which was carried out on a power bike, the FCT Police Commissioner has issued a statement dated June 27th and signed by the FCT Permanent Secretary, Engr. John Chukwu, that Power bikes have been banned in the capital city. The statement claims that power bikes have been banned all along in Abuja, but it is being taken seriously now.

   It further stated that the reminder was underscored by the fact that one of the suspects in the recent bombing at the EMAB Plaza, Wuse II District, Abuja was seen on a power bike by security agents. Senator Mohammed further directed that all security personnel using motorcycles should obtain permits from the FCT Commissioner of Police and the FCT transportation secretariat. He said, in addition, the officer should be properly kitted in their uniform and helmet.

The administration plans to embark on “Know Your Neigbour Campaign” as a strategy to promote neigbourhood security awareness among residents