The governor expressed optimism that the initiative would yield positive results
The Katsina government has confirmed the killing of 18 people during an encounter between members of a vigilante group and ‘repentant bandits’ in Jibia LGA.
The Kaduna government says troops killed eight bandits in Birnin Gwari LGA.
Mr Sani stressed the importance of the committee’s responsibility towards the people displaced from their homes due to insecurity.
The Kaduna State Security Council has warned against the blockage of public roads and harassment of residents by protesters.
Governor Dikko Radda on Wednesday assigned portfolios to the 20 new commissioners he swore in on Tuesday.
“The troops achieved these breakthroughs during patrols along the Kaboresha-Rijana Forest-Kuzo-Kujeni and Gwanto-Kachia axis.”
Mr Aruwan the troops recovered one AK47 rifle, one magazine with 22 rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle.
The troops were said to have rescued the victims after they were left behind following an exchange of fire with the bandits.
The ban applies to the use of motorcycles for both commercial and personal purposes.
