Banditry: Katsina, Niger Enforce Fresh Security Measures

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By Francis Sardauna As the nefarious activities of bandits continue to ravage some parts of Katsina State, the state Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has ordered the immediate and total closure of Jib…

As the nefarious activities of bandits continue to ravage some parts of Katsina State, the state Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has ordered the immediate and total closure of Jibia-Gurbin Baure road to all motorists until further notice.

Part of the measures adopted is the ban on sale of petrol in Jerry cans and directive on fuel outlets not to sell more than N10,000 worth of petrol to motorists at a given time and also directing filling stations to be wary of vehicles and motorcycles coming for repeat purchases The statement read: “Only private noncommercial vehicles are to ply the road, while lorries and trucks carrying firewood from the bush are totally banned.

It added: “There is total ban on the sale of second-hand motorcycles at the Charanchi market. There’s also re-enforcement of the ban on the operation of commercial tricycles and motorcycles from 10p.m. to 6a.m. in the state capital and 6p.m. to 6a.m. in the frontline local government areas. The statement said government had also directed security agencies to ensure effective and strict compliance/enforcement of these measures

 

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