Kaduna State government has banned the use of motorcycles (Okada), for commercial or personal purposes for three months in the first instance effective from 30th September, 2021.
Tricycles have also been restricted from operating between dusk to dawn. They are only allowed to operate from 6am to 7pm and have been directed to remove their curtains.
This was disclosed by Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs in a press briefing in Kaduna.
Aruwan also mentioned that, 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.
According to him, the measure is to address the current security situation in Kaduna state and neighbouring states in the Northwest and Northcentral regions.
“Kaduna goverment has held several meetings with security agencies to adopt critical measures towards crushing bandits in their identified hideouts.”
He said relevant federal agencies have today informed the state government that the processes for telecoms shutdown in parts of the state have commenced.
The Commissioner further stated that, government has also banned the possession of, or wielding of dangerous weapons as well as the sale of petrol in jerry-cans or other containers in Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Chikun, Igabi, Kachia, Kagarko and Kajuru LGAs.
Aruwan said 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 demand that difficult decisions be made.”
He assured that the measures have been adopted purely in the interest of the collective safety and security, and to aid the brave forces in their fight against these mindless criminals.
