Police ban use of truck horns on motorcycles, seize 327 vehicles in crackdown

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The Gombe State Police Command has prohibited the use of loud truck horns on motorcycles as part of its intensified efforts to tackle traffic offenses and criminal behavior involving both motorcycles and tricycles.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, a total of 327 motorcycles and tricycles have been seized across the state for multiple infractions. These include unauthorized alterations, illegal nighttime operations, and involvement in unlawful acts.

“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 central focus of the police action, he said, is the increasing use of loud truck horns by motorcycle riders.

He noted that 38 motorcycles were confiscated specifically for equipping and sounding these horns, which have drawn attention due to the disruptive noise and their role in causing 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 further reported that 220 motorcycles were taken off the road for violating the state-imposed curfew on motorcycle usage, which restricts operations between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This curfew, he emphasized, is an essential tool in combating crimes that typically occur after dark.

“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.”

Owners of the impounded vehicles have been instructed to visit the State Police Headquarters with proper identification and documents verifying compliance, including reinstating standard safety measures such as operational cabin lights.

In another security operation, officers recovered a significant stash of weapons, which included 514 knives, 148 cutlasses, three daggers, and ten sheaths used for storing daggers.

Officials indicated that these rigorous operations have led to a noticeable decrease in the open display and illegal possession of dangerous items.

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In a related development, police have apprehended 26-year-old Muhammad Ibrahim from Angwan Dakum, near Dadin-Kowa, who is suspected of trafficking drugs.

During the arrest, authorities confiscated 136 capsules of Tramadol, 568 tablets of Valium-5, 226 wraps of cannabis, six bottles of a locally brewed intoxicant known as “Kurkura,” two liters of a toxic substance called “suck and die,” the sum of N207,845 suspected to be proceeds from drug sales, and 102 packs of various cigarette brands.

“This is a major breakthrough in our ongoing campaign against drug abuse and illegal distribution,” Abdullahi said.

Additionally, nine more individuals were detained for allegedly altering the IMEI numbers of stolen smartphones, an offense aimed at hindering police tracking efforts.

“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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