Nigeria, June 3 -- The Plateau State Government has given motorcycle operators 72 hours to leave restricted areas in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.

The government announced their immediate withdrawal, saying the "Greater Jos Master Plan" prohibits motorcycle operations within the metropolis.

The action follows reports of an influx of over 400 motorcycles, which had raised concerns about public safety, traffic management, and security risks.

Before the official statement, a message widely circulated on social media heightened residents' awareness of the issue.

The message, titled "Security Alert and Concern by Observant Jos Residents," described a surge in unregistered commercial motorcycles in parts of Jos town.

The message said: "Observ...