Following the approval of the operational hours for Tricycle Operators, popularly known as Keke to 9pm every day in Aba and Umuahia,Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has directed the Abia State Commissioner of Police and Heads of other Security Agencies in the State to remain vigilant and intensify their patrols with a view to nipping in the bud, any criminal activity that may emanate from the extension.
The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka advised Tricycle Operators under the aegis of the Abia State Amalgamated Tricycle Operators Associatio to reciprocate the magnanimity and be of good behavior as well as checkmate the use of their Tricycles for criminal activities.
Extension of business hours for keke operators in the state will further enhance the opportunities for business activities within the metropolis of Aba and Umuahia while people who are returning from distant places will find means to get to their homes.
