12/06/2025
PRESS RELEASE
GOMBE STATE POLICE COMMAND
11-06-2025
"Gombe State Police Command Bans Bearing of Dangerous Weapons in Public Places during Celebrations, Events,Festive Periods and related Gathering, Ban the Use of Truck Horn on motorcycles, Ban of Carrying more than one passenger on a motorcycle and Restriction of the use of motorcycles between 7:00PM to 6:00AM in the State".
(1) The Command wishes to inform the general public that, in the interest of public safety and order, with an effort to deal with all forms of thuggery (Kalare Activities) it has placed a strict ban on the open carrying or display of dangerous weapons in all public places during celebration events, festive periods, and related gatherings across the state.
(2) This directives is part of proactive security measures aimed at preventing violence, intimidation, and avoidable incidents that often arise from the reckless use of weapons such as knives, cutlasses, machetes, dagger, clubs, and other offensive weapons in public gatherings.
(3) The Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Yahaya psc (+) emphasizes that the Nigerian Constitution and relevant criminal laws prohibit the unlawful possession and display of offensive weapons. The Command will therefore not tolerate any act that threatens public peace, particularly under the guise of celebration, Community/Gang rivalry Clashes, among others.
(6) Furthermore, the command Restrict and Bans the following;
(a) Motorcycle Restriction: Use of motorcycles is strictly prohibited between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM daily.
(b) Passenger Limit: Carrying more than one passenger on a motorcycle is strictly prohibited.
(c) Ban on Honking by Motorcyclists: The use of truck or vehicle-type horns on motorcycles is banned.
(7) Security personnel have been directed to enforce this ban rigorously, and anyone found violating this directive will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
(8) The Command urges traditional rulers, community leaders, event organizers, parents and Motorcycle Riders Association to educate their subjects, members, and wards. Citizens are also encouraged to report individuals or groups engaging in such unlawful displays to the nearest police station or via the Command’s emergency lines:
08150567771
09036435359
07038793973
(9) While the Command remains committed to safeguarding the rights of all residents, it equally reserves the right to act decisively against any conduct that poses a threat to lives and public safety.
DSP Buhari Abdullahi
Police Public Relations Officer;
For; Commissioner of Police
Gombe State Police Command.