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The Rivers State Police Command has imposed restrictions on tricycle (Keke) movement in parts of Port Harcourt following rising cases of the notorious “one chance” robbery syndicate in the state.
The directive was announced on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, by the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, as part of fresh security measures to curb street crimes targeting commuters.
According to the Command, intelligence reports linked several robbery and abduction incidents to suspects operating with tricycles along major routes within the metropolis.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the development, saying the restriction became necessary to safeguard residents and restore order in the transport system.
She said: “We have recorded disturbing cases where criminals disguise as tricycle operators to rob unsuspecting passengers. The restriction is to help us flush out these criminal elements and protect lives and property”.
She added that joint police patrol teams have been deployed across Port Harcourt to enforce compliance and ensure genuine operators are not unduly harassed.
The Command also urged residents to remain vigilant, avoid boarding suspicious or unregistered tricycles, and promptly report any suspicious activity to security agencies.
Police bans keke routes in Rivers amid rising ‘One Chance’ robberies
