A national ban on the sale and use of motorcycles by Nigerians may be imposed by President Muhammadu Buhari due to the actions of terrorists and bandits, according to Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN).
According to the AGF, the widespread instability, which has persisted despite coordinated efforts by security authorities, compelled the discussion of the whole prohibition.
“The government would look into that possibility with particular regard to restriction on use and distribution of motorcycles which is the most conventional logistical means being deployed by terrorists,” Mr. Malami said at the State House shortly after a meeting of the national security council on Thursday afternoon.
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Mr. Malami claimed that the administration’s decision was not an easy one and warned that Nigerians will likely suffer severely as a result of the resolve.
The attorney general said that federal investigators were able to establish a link between motorbikes and mining activities to insecurity. However, he failed to clarify whether the proposal was being considered on a national scale.
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