Unregistered bikes raise alarm in Yambio
Traffic authorities in Yambio say motorcycles without plates now dominate busy junctions, complicating accident probes and crime tracing. Officers argue anonymous bikes give thieves an easy escape and leave victims without recourse.
Police tighten enforcement measures
Senior officer Santo Arkangelo Ginana told riders that every impounded motorcycle will stay in custody until the real owner is verified. He insisted no soldier or influential figure will override the process.
The department plans a fresh registry of all motorcycles and their operators across Yambio County, aiming to pair each frame number with a traceable owner.
Youth voices urge responsibility
County Commissioner Michael Ismail Medi reminded young riders that motorcycles can fund families, not fuel crime. He asked them to champion calm streets and prove critics wrong.
Youth Association chair Bage Jonathan echoed the plea while cautioning against drugs and alcohol on the road. He said cooperation with security forces protects both riders and passengers.
Economic strain behind resistance
Riders complain that multiple tax layers, license fees and spot fines consume daily earnings. Jonathan argued that revisiting rates could encourage wider compliance and lighten police workloads.
Local officials acknowledged the concern yet maintain that registration revenue funds road maintenance and trauma care. They say dialogue may yield a balanced formula.
New boda-boda leadership steps in
Delegates elected Christopher Biyo Alfred and his team to steer the county association. The slate promised to promote helmets, license uptake and constant talks with authorities.
State observers expressed hope that a united sector will deter crime and spur safer transport, while police continue impounding numberless motorcycles until compliance improves.