The Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti has directed all tricycle, popularly known as Keke, operators to stop operating on routes from Umuahia to Obowu, Owerri, Ohafia and Arochukwu with immediate effect.
In a statement, the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu, said the measure is aimed at ensuring sanity, order and safety on the state’s roads.
He warned that any tricycle operator found violating the directive will be arrested and the tricycle impounded.
The government urged all Keke operators and members of the public to comply with the directive.
