The Kano State Government has officially banned the display of vulgar and offensive messages on commercial tricycles, locally known as Adaidaita Sahu, across the state.

Executive Secretary of the Kano State Censorship Board, Abba El-Mustapha, issued the warning following numerous public complaints about inappropriate content displayed on some tricycles operating within the state.

Speaking through the board's spokesman, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, on Friday, El-Mustapha emphasized that the decision aims to uphold public morality and ensure compliance with existing laws.

"Riders who neglect this warning will face the full wrath of the law," El-Mustapha stated, highlighting the government's commitment to enforcing the new directive.

Commercial tricycle operators in Kano, predominantly young people, have developed a culture of decorating their vehicles with various images and messages. While some do this for aesthetic purposes, others use their tricycles to communicate messages that many residents have found disturbing or immoral.

This move by the Kano State Government follows a pattern of increasing regulation of public content in the state. Recently, the same censorship board launched a crackdown on TikTok users for what it deemed indecent content, indicating a broader campaign to regulate public expressions across various platforms.

The ban is expected to affect thousands of tricycle operators across Kano, one of Nigeria's most populous states, where Adaidaita Sahu serves as a primary mode of transportation for many residents.

Local authorities have not yet specified the exact implementation mechanism or how they plan to monitor compliance with the new directive.