Adamawa Government, Police Move to Restore Traffic Flow on Ngurore–Numan Road

The Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has commenced a decongestion exercise along the Ngurore–Numan Road and the Mayo-Belwa Highway aimed at restoring the free flow of traffic and improving safety for road users.

The operation targets motorists, traders, and other individuals whose activities have been obstructing vehicular movement along these busy corridors. The initiative forms part of the state government’s broader strategy to address traffic congestion, reduce road accidents, and enhance urban order across major highways in Adamawa State.

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Speaking on the exercise, Salihu Usman Malkohi, the Chairman of Yola South Local Government Area, said the intervention was designed to restore sanity along the heavily used routes, which serve as vital links between surrounding communities and key commercial centres. He noted that persistent roadside trading and indiscriminate parking had significantly contributed to traffic gridlock and frequent accidents in the area.

Mr. Malkohi emphasized that the decongestion drive would not be a one-off exercise but a continuous process. He called on residents, traders, and commuters to cooperate with relevant authorities in support of the rural and urban renewal agenda of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s administration.

He further disclosed that the state government has proposed an alternative site measuring approximately 4.5 hectares to serve as a grains market and motor park. According to him, the move is intended to provide a more structured and safer environment for commercial activities without disrupting traffic flow.

Some traders at the Ngurore market have commended the initiative, noting that it will benefit traders, motorists, and commuters by creating a safer, more organized trading environment.

Also speaking, Ibrahim Kambara the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of operations, said the operation became necessary due to the level of lawlessness around the Ngurore market, which had severely disrupted vehicular movement.

He revealed that adequate mechanisms have been put in place to ensure the sustainability of the exercise, adding that significant compliance and positive results have already been recorded since its commencement.

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ACP Kambra urged residents to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security agencies, stressing that maintaining order on public roads is a collective responsibility.