Police ban tricycle operations during sallah, children’s day celebrations in Plateau - Businessday NG

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Plateau State Command, has banned the operation of commercial tricycles, popularly known as Keke-Napep, within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis during the Eid-el-Kabir and Children’s Day celebrations in the State.

In a statement by Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Plateau State Command, which was made available to Journalists on Tuesday in Jos, said that the restriction would take effect on May 27 and 28, 2026, as part of measures to strengthen security and maintain public order during the festivities.

The Command said the ban became necessary to enable security operatives to identify and arrest criminal elements who might take advantage of the celebrations to cause tension in the state.

“The Command has placed a ban on the operation of commercial tricycles also known as Keke-Napep within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis on Sallah Day and the day after the celebration,” the Command stated.