23/06/2026
IMPORTANT IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE ON THE RECENT COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLE BAN WITHIN CERTAIN METROPOLITAN AREAS IN ABIA.
1. Penalties shall take effect from Monday, 29th June, 2026.
2. All motorcycles previously impounded may be reclaimed free of charge after forty-eight (48) hours, subject to verification and documentation requirements.
3. The Twenty Thousand Naira (₦20,000) penalty shall only be enforced from Monday, 29th June, 2026.
4. Any penalty amount already collected before the effective commencement date shall be refunded accordingly.
5. Private motorcycles shall continue to enjoy free passage but must be duly registered and documented in the State, and are not permitted to carry any passengers.
6. A toll-free public complaints system has been established to enable members of the public report any misconduct, extortion, abuse, or infractions by Task Force personnel.
Citizens Toll-Free Numbers: 0800000232 | 08001235555 | 08002225242
ASHTF Contact Numbers: 08067955559 | 08050725566 | 09122223825
7. All motorcycles already impounded must first be duly registered and documented before release.
8. All Commercial Motorcycle Operators must wear the officially approved Abia State-issued Identification Vest while operating within their approved jurisdictions.
9. All motorcycles, tricycles (Keke), and commercial vehicles operating within Abia State must henceforth be duly registered and documented in accordance with Government regulations.