The Bauchi State Police Command has restated that the state government’s restriction on the night operations of commercial motorcycles and tricycles remains in effect, warning that violators will face prosecution.
In a press statement issued Wednesday by the police public relations officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the command said the executive order is expedient to ensure suppression of rising criminal activities under the cover of night.
Under the order, motorcycles, popularly called ‘Okada’, are barred from operating from 8:00 p.m., while tricycles, known as ‘Keke Napep’, must cease operations from 10:00 p.m.
In the press release, Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu cautioned that the Command will not tolerate any form of lawlessness or assault on security personnel in the course of their lawful duties.
He urged residents to cooperate with security agents to sustain peace across the state.
The statement comes amid a viral video circulating on social media in which one Ishak Abubakar, alias “Major”, 25, alleged he was brutally beaten by police and denied his fundamental human rights.
The Command dismissed the claim as malicious, mischievous, and baseless, describing it as an attempt to misinform the general public and undermine the efforts of Bauchi State Command.
According to the police, the incident occurred on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m. when the Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency (BAROTA) was enforcing the executive order at Wunti under-flyover.
The enforcement also targeted the illegal use of external horns described as causing public nuisance.
Police said BAROTA personnel intercepted and arrested violators of the order, after which the suspects called Abubakar to the scene.
The Command alleges that upon arrival, Abubakar attacked the BAROTA personnel, accused them of illegal extortion, and insulted them with different abusive tones.
He was subsequently arrested by police for obstruction of legal duty and disturbance of public peace.
While in custody, the statement added, Abubakar continued to insult officers and was busy hitting his head and legs on the cell’s wall and burglar bars, an action the Command said was logged in the station diary.
Following investigation, Abubakar was arraigned before a magistrate’s court on April 20, 2026, on charges relating to obstruction, assault, and insult of public officers in the discharge of their duties.
The Command said it has constituted a team of experienced detectives to investigate the incident and ensure a reliable, evidence-based investigation.
It also called on media practitioners to uphold ethical investigative journalism and verify information through official channels.
CP Sani-Omolori reiterated that the restriction order remains in force and stressed that anyone found violating it or obstructing enforcement will face the full wrath of the law.
The public can report emergencies to the command on 08151849417 or 08050404039.
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