Governor Uplifts Ban on Moto-bikes in Balikumbat, Maintains that of Batibo, Wum

NW governor uplift the ban on the cirulation of motorbikes in Balikumbat

The Governor of the North West region, Lele Lafrique Adolphe has uplifted the ban on the circulation of motorbikes in Balikumbat Subdivision, Ngoketunjia Division but has maintained that of Batibo Subdivision and Widikum Subdivision of Momo Division.

            The decision is contained in a regional order, No 30/RO/E/GNWR/SG/PAOD signed by Lele Lafrique Adolphe on May 4, 2018.

            “As from the date of signature of this present order, the suspension of the circulation of motorbikes is hereby uplifted in Balikumbat Subdivision, Ngoketunjia Division. The regional order taken to suspend the circulation of motorbikes remains valid in Batibo and Widikum Subdivisions of Momo Division” the order reads.

            It is worth noting that on March 8, 2018 Governor Lele Lafrique Adolphe in a regional order, No 25/RO/E/GNWR/SG/PAOD banned the circulation of moto bikes in Balikumbat, Batibo and Widikum, citing “the exigencies of security, preservation of peace and the maintenance of law and order” as reason for the ban.

            However, administrative motorbikes, those engaged in security operations by the forces of law and order and those in possession of a special authorization were allowed to circulate.

            The incidence of separatist elements using motorbikes to stage guerilla-style attacks on security forces is believed to be behind the order.