Kaduna state government has said the laws against street begging, hawking, and motorcycle taxis (Okada) in the state capital and its environs would be enforced as from Wednesday, as part of measures to safe guard its citizens.
This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna on Tuesday, and signed by the governor’s spokesman Samuel Aruwan.
According to the statement, credible reports at the disposal of security agencies have made it necessary to begin vigorous enforcement of the laws against street begging, hawking and the illegal business of motorcycle taxis, to safeguard lives and property.
To this end, the Security Council has given sufficient notice to persons that may be affected by the implementation of these decisions.
Therefore, the statement noted that “law enforcement agencies have been directed to begin enforcement of the restrictions against begging, street hawking and ‘okadas/achabas’ in Kaduna town and other cities in the state.
‘The directive is with immediate effect, and is based on cogent security concerns and the need to uphold law and order in the state.
“Citizens are urged to cooperate with the security agencies as they enforce the relevant laws. The directive is clear. No motorcycle is allowed to carry any passenger. Beggars and hawkers are also reminded by this notice to leave the streets, please.”