The Gombe State Police Command has announced an immediate ban on all unauthorized taxi operations and illegal motor parks within Gombe metropolis, including the popular Dadin Kowa Motor Park.

According to a press release signed by the command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Ibrahim Hassan dan-Kwambo motor park is now the only authorized and recognized facility for loading and unloading commercial passengers in the metropolis.

The police have issued a stern warning that taxi operations without proper colour coding and identification will be considered unauthorized and illegal. The statement emphasized that violators will face severe consequences.

"Any individual or group found engaging in illegal loading or unloading of passengers at unauthorized locations or operating unauthorised taxi service will face strict legal consequences, including arrest, prosecution, and possible impoundment of vehicles," the statement reads.

The command also advised the public on safety measures, urging citizens not to patronize vehicles at unauthorized locations or taxi cabs without the prescribed paint.

Security agencies and relevant enforcement bodies have been instructed to monitor compliance with the new directive and take necessary actions against violators without hesitation.

This move appears to be part of broader efforts to regulate transportation services and enhance security within the Gombe metropolis.