Tricycle riders in Yankura, a popular station in Kano known for its bustling trade and services, are calling on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for assistance following an alleged ejection order. The riders, who have been operating in the area for over thirty years, are facing pressure from shop owners to vacate the premises.
Jazuli Abdurrauf, the chairman of the Yankura tricycle riders, expressed the group’s concerns during an interview.
“Tricycle riders have been here for over thirty years since the days of Okada,” Abdurrauf stated. He highlighted that the current issue stems from a conflict between shop owners and tricycle riders, with the former pressuring the latter to leave despite having government permission to operate there.
“Some people just appeared and asked us to leave the place. They are policemen from the market division,” Abdurrauf explained. He called for a peaceful resolution to the situation, emphasizing that many of the tricycle riders are family people whose livelihoods depend on their operations in Yankura. “We want a peaceful resolution of the issue. Most of us are family people, and we are very important here. It’s the government that gave us permission to be here,” he added.
Abdurrauf appealed to the government for aid, stressing the importance of the tricycle riders to the local economy and community. “In the whole of Sabon Gari, we appeal for government aid to allow us to continue earning a living here,” he said.
Yankura is a significant station in Kano where goods and services are patronized by millions of people from within and outside the state. The tricycle riders play a crucial role in the transportation of goods and passengers, contributing to the area’s economic vibrancy.
The tricycle riders are hopeful that Governor Yusuf will intervene to resolve the issue and allow them to continue their operations without further harassment. The situation remains tense as the riders await a response from the government.
