The Gombe State Police Command has announced the abolition of truck horn usage on motorcycles, as part of a broader clampdown on traffic violations and criminal activities involving motorcycles and tricycles.
DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the state Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed that the command has impounded 327 motorcycles and tricycles statewide for a range of offenses including unauthorized modifications, unsafe night operations, and direct involvement in criminal activity.
“Of the total seizures, 69 tricycles were impounded for carrying unauthorised extra drivers, operating with curtains that obscure visibility, and driving without cabin lights, practices that help criminals hide their identity and movement,” Abdullahi told reporters.
A key target of the operation, according to the PPRO, was the use of loud truck horns by motorcyclists.
He stated that 38 motorcycles were seized specifically for installing and using these horns, which have become a source of concern due to their excessive noise and potential to cause accidents.
“These truck horns create dangerous noise pollution and have startled both pedestrians and other drivers, leading to panic and collisions, especially in crowded areas,” he explained.
Abdullahi added that 220 motorcycles were confiscated for violating the state’s curfew on motorcycle movement, which prohibits operations between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The curfew, he says, remains critical in efforts to curb nighttime crime.
“This restriction isn’t arbitrary,” Abdullahi stated. “It is a strategic response to the rise in criminal activities at night. Any violators will face serious consequences.”
Vehicle owners have been instructed to report to the State Command with valid documentation and proof of compliance, including restoration of standard safety features like cabin lighting.
In a separate security sweep, the police recovered a cache of weapons including 514 knives, 148 cutlasses, three daggers, and ten dagger sheaths.
Authorities say aggressive mopping-up efforts have significantly reduced the public display and illegal possession of such weapons.
Meanwhile, the command announced the arrest of 26-year-old Muhammad Ibrahim of Angwan Dakum via Dadin-Kowa, accused of drug dealing.
Items seized during his arrest include 136 Tramadol capsules, 568 Valium-5 tablets, 226 wraps of Indian hemp, six bottles of a local intoxicant known as “Kurkura,” two liters of the deadly substance “suck and die,” N207,845 in suspected drug proceeds, and 102 packs of assorted cigarettes.
This is a major breakthrough in our ongoing campaign against drug abuse and illegal distribution,” Abdullahi said.
Nine other suspects were also arrested, in a related operation, for allegedly tampering with the IMEI numbers of stolen mobile phones, an offense aimed at obstructing police tracking.
“Tampering with IMEI numbers is a serious crime. We are tracking down those aiding criminals to hide stolen phones and they will face prosecution,” he added.
The Gombe Police Command urged commercial riders and the public to adhere to safety and traffic regulations, reiterating that enforcement measures are meant to safeguard lives and property.
“Our goal is not to punish, but to protect,” DSP Abdullahi said. “We all have a responsibility to ensure our roads and communities are safe for everyone.”
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