Kano Begins Enforcement Against Hawking, Illegal Activities On Bridges

The Kano State Government has commenced enforcement measures to stop hawking, scavenging, and other unauthorized activities on bridges across the state, warning that offenders will face prosecution.

Chairman of the Kano State Special Taskforce on Illegal Structures, Dr. Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, issued the warning during an inspection of Tal’udu Bridge as part of the committee’s ongoing enforcement exercise within the Kano metropolis.

Dr. Sani directed hawkers and scavengers operating beneath the bridge to vacate the area immediately, stressing that public infrastructure constructed with significant government investment must not be converted into markets or spaces for illegal activities.

He stated that bridges were not designed for commercial activities, scavenging, or recreational use, adding that anyone found violating the regulations would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

According to him, the enforcement exercise is aimed at restoring order around public infrastructure and safeguarding government investments for the benefit of residents.

The taskforce chairman also urged members of the public to adopt responsible attitudes toward public facilities, noting that compliance with environmental regulations is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized city.

He further cited countries such as Saudi Arabia and other developed nations, where strict enforcement of environmental laws discourages indiscriminate waste disposal and misuse of public infrastructure.