The Kaduna state government has announced a ban on the use
of motorcycles for commercial and personal purposes.
The state government also said the processes for the
shutdown of telecommunication services in parts of the state have commenced.
Samuel Aruwan, the commissioner for internal security and
home affairs, made this known during a press briefing on Wednesday.
The commissioner said the measures will assist the security
agencies to carry out their operations in parts of the state.
“You will recall that Governor Nasir El-Rufai announced in a
media chat yesterday (28th September 2021) that the state government has
formally requested the federal government to enforce the shutdown of telecom
services in parts of the state identified by security agencies as requiring
such measures,” he said.
“The relevant federal agencies have today informed the
Kaduna state government that the processes for telecoms shutdown in parts of
the state have commenced.
“As part of the steps to address the current security
situation in Kaduna state and neighbouring states in the north-west and north-central
regions, KDSG has held several meetings with security agencies to adopt
critical measures towards crushing bandits in their identified hideouts.
“The military and other security forces have been carrying
out assaults on the identified locations. The state government is advised that
certain measures are now necessary to assist the spirited efforts of these
security agencies.
“The following measures become effective from Thursday, 30
September 2021: The complete ban on the use of motorcycles (Okada), for
commercial or personal purposes, for three months in the first instance. Ban on
possession of or wielding of dangerous weapons.
“Tricycles are allowed to operate only from 6am to 7pm. All
tricycles must remove all curtains. Movement of all tricycles is restricted
from dusk till dawn (7pm to 6am).
“All vehicles used for commercial transport must be painted
in yellow and black within 30 days. Vehicles that are part of ride-hailing
services are to carry yellow and black stripes.”
The commissioner also announced the ban on the sale of
petrol “in jerry-cans or other containers” in Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Chikun,
Igabi, Kachia, Kagarko and Kajuru LGAs.
He said: “The Kaduna state government regrets the severe
strain and inconvenience these measures will place on peaceful and law-abiding
citizens. The government therefore appeals for the understanding and
cooperation of all residents of the affected areas, and indeed across the
state. These difficult times have demanded that difficult decisions be made.
“The measures have been adopted purely in the interest of
our collective safety and security, and to aid our brave forces in their fight
against these mindless criminals.
“Too many lives have been lost, and too many families have
been shattered. Small groups of wicked persons cannot continue to hold us to
ransom, and force us to live in perpetual fear.”
The state government asked the residents to be understanding
of the security measures, adding that the “hardship we face will be temporary”.
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