Mogadishu–Banadir Police Regional Command issued a statement last night stating that it is illegal to ride a motorbike without an official plate number registered with the Ministry of Transport. The Police Command warned that legal action will be taken against motorbike riders who do not comply with this directive and the transportation regulations in the country. This is especially important as terrorist groups often carry out attacks during the holy month of Ramadan. The statement from the Banadir Police Command read, “The Somali Police Force, specifically the police in Mogadishu, would like to remind all motorbike riders that it is illegal to ride a motorbike without a registered plate number.” This new directive from the Mogadishu police comes at a time when people are fasting during the first ten days of Ramadan and security agencies are on high alert. In Somalia, particularly in the South, there is a heightened risk of terrorist attacks during this holy month. According to the country’s transportation regulations, all motorbikes must have an official plate number registered with the Ministry of Transport. Anyone caught riding a motorbike without a registered plate number will face legal consequences. The statement also urges the public to follow transportation rules in order to ensure their safety and maintain law and order in the capital.
