Kwara Warns of Rising Numbers of Unidentified Commercial Motorcycle Riders

Kwara State officials have voiced alarm over the growing influx of unregistered commercial motorcycle riders, noting that the trend could exacerbate security issues in certain communities.

During an emergency security stakeholders’ meeting in Ilorin on Thursday, Transportation Commissioner Aliyu Korasabi called on transport union leaders to back the state’s resident registration program.

“We are witnessing an increasing influx of unidentified motorcycle operators into Kwara at a time when some communities are grappling with security challenges. This development requires urgent attention from all stakeholders.”

He said that registering commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators would enable security agencies to distinguish legitimate workers from those masquerading as riders.

“The residents’ registration exercise will provide credible data that will assist security agencies in identifying legitimate operators and isolating criminal elements who may be hiding under the guise of commercial transportation activities,” he added.

He added that security should not be left to law enforcement agencies alone, saying, “Security is a collective responsibility that must be taken seriously and addressed decisively.”

Korasabi praised transport unions for their collaboration with the state government and urged them to keep backing initiatives designed to strengthen security throughout Kwara.