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Banditry: Katsina govt bans Okada, tricycle night operations in 19 LGAs

“The order affects LGs fully affected by banditry and other related crimes,” Mr Mu’azu said.

• August 28, 2023
Governor Dikko Radda
Governor Dikko Radda (Credit; Leadership)

The Katsina State government has banned commercial motorcycles and tricycles at night across 19 Local Governments (LGs) to enhance security.

A statement by Nasiru Mu’azu, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, said the ban was from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

“The order affects LGs fully affected by banditry and other related crimes,” Mr Mu’azu said.

He listed the affected LGAs as Sabuwa, Dandume, Funtua, Faskari, Bakori, Kankara, Danja, Kafur, Malumfashi, Musawa, Matazu, Danmusa, Safana, and Dutsinma.

“Also affected are Kurfi, Charanchi, Jibia, Batsari and Kankia,” he said.

“Members of the public must understand that the purpose of the order is for the restoration of permanent peace in the affected areas,” the commissioner added.

(NAN)

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