The Kaduna State government has directed the suspension of weekly markets in Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi, Kajuru Local Government Areas of the state.
A statement by the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Mr. Samuel Aruwan says the government also banned the selling of petrol in jerry cans within and outside premises of petrol stations in the five local government areas listed, with immediate effect.
The statement enjoined Citizens to cooperate with the government as necessary steps are taken against banditry and criminality across the state.
The statement read in part: “After a thorough review of the security situation and recommendations put forward by the security agencies, the Kaduna State Government wishes to announce the suspension of all weekly markets in Birnin Gwari, Igabi, Giwa, Chikun and Kajuru local government areas with immediate effect.”
“Security personnel have been directed to ensure compliance with these directives.”
It said the Kaduna State Security Operations Room remains open for receiving useful information on the following lines: 09034000060, 08170189999.
In the same vein, Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has ordered the closure of all weekly markets in the state as part of measures to address the worsening security situation in the state.
Matawalle announced this after receiving 18 kidnapped students of the State’s College of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Bakura.
The governor also banned the selling of petrol in jerry cans as part of the measures to stop supplying fuel to the bandits.
Matawalle also banned the transportation of cows, and firewood throughout the state, while the movement of food items must be thoroughly investigated to ensure it does not get to bandits.
He said all citizens must comply with the new directives or face the full wrath of the law, calling on the public to report any person found breaching the directives.
“Filling stations in the state should also sell only N10, 000 fuel to each vehicle and should be vigilant of vehicles or motorcycles coming for repeat purchases immediately.”
“No commercial motorcycle riders are allowed to carry three persons at a time.
“We also reduced the operations of commercial motorcycles and tricycles between 6:00am and 8:00pm in the state capital, while outside the state capital is between 6:00am and 6:00pm.”
”But essential services include; Health personnel, security men and journalists who identified himself were allowed to ride motorcycle or tricycle beyond the stated time,” he said.
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