The Katsina State Government has given two months to motorcyclists and tricycle operators to register their vehicles or be arrested and prosecuted.

The Commissioner of Water Resources, Alhaji Salisu Dandume, disclosed this on Thursday while addressing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting.

He explained that the decision was aimed at improving the state’s Internally Generated Revenue due to the decrease in the price of crude oil in the international market.

The commissioner said that the registration would also assist in detecting the bad eggs among them and protect the lives of people in the state.

“Commercial motorcycle owners will pay N6,650, while the private ones will to pay N6,200 each. The amount is for number plate registration fees, vehicle licence, road worthiness and learners permit.

“In the same vein, tricycle operators will pay N7,500 as licence fees annually. The amount was reduced by 50 per cent to encourage people to register after which the normal rate will be restored.”

Dandume said that decision was reached between the state government and the union of the two transport groups.

The commissioner further warned commercial motorcyclists to avoid reckless driving. (NAN)

•Photo shows Gov. Masari.