Babadjou: Bikers told to shun criminal activities

By Stephen TADAHA

The Commercial bike sector in Babadjou subdivision in the West as elsewhere all over the national territory, has become a breeding ground for many criminals who take advantage of a certain level of liberty in the sector, to commit their atrocities such as robbery, rape, kidnappings, drug trafficking just to name a few. A sector which if controlled and organized, will be a pillar in the economic and security development of the locality, official said.

There are the majors reasons why the National Union of Organized Motobike Riders in Cameroon, SYNCMOCAM created some two years ago to defend the rights of commercial bike riders, on Tuesday January 9, 2024, organized a workshop at the Babadjou municipal council to sensitize bike riders on the importance of cleaning up the sector.

The event was presided over by the National Coordinator of SYNCMOCAM, Augustin Ngoumtsa.

During the discussions, commercial bike riders in Babadjou led by Nguemeta Boris, cited numerous clashes they have with forces of law and order and council agents as their main obstacles.

“Our main problem here is that uniform men disturb us a lot. I don’t know what they want from us” Boris told said.

To these problems, the riders were called upon to be identified with uniforms and be full members of SYNCMOCAM, so that their rights be defended in case they are in trouble. Given that they operate in a danger zone, border to the crisis hit North West Region they were also called upon to always have their necessary documents when carrying out their daily activities. The documents comprise of a driver’s license, insurance, a 13000 annual council tax and a bike registration document.

“Biker riders have the same problems all over the national territory” Said Mr Nguimtsa, SYNCMOCAM Coordinator

“All we ask is for our younger ones who are in the sector to join the Union so that their rights be defended. They should also avoid being on the wrong side. The should have their documents and avoid reckless riding especially as they are in a danger zone” He added.

The Council on its part, promised to accompany the riders in the acquisition of civil status registration documents such as birth certificates which will ease the issuance other documents which will facilitate their circulation like driver’s licenses.

While promising to comply with the above-mentioned modalities, the bike riders promised to respect the ethics of the profession so that clients’ trusts will be regained.

The Commercial bike sector in Babadjou Subdivision has always been playing an important role in the economy and security of the locality.