Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has signed into law the Security Challenges (Containment) Order with a view to closing some of the security gaps in the state.
The 12-point order which takes immediate effect from August 31, 2021, totally bans the transportation (trucking) of cattle from Katsina State to any state in the country.
It also prohibits trucks/lorries carrying firewood from the bush, the sale of all animals at the markets of Jibia, Batsari, Safana, Danmusa, Kankara, Malumfashi, Charanchi, Mai’aduwa, Kafur, Faskari, Sabuwa, Baure, Dutsinma and Kaita Local Government Areas, the sale of second-hand motorcycles at Charanchi market and carrying three persons on motorcycles as well as carrying more than three passengers on a tricycle.
In addition, the Security Challenges (Containment) Order also imposed the (total) closure of Jibia-Gurbi Baure Road to all motorists, with travellers playing the road to use the alternative Funtua Road until further notice.
Kankara-Sheme Road is closed to all commercial vehicles; they are similarly advised to go through Funtua.
However, private non-commercial vehicles may ply the road if they so wish.
Furthermore, the order also limits the sale of fuel of not more than N5,000 to motorists to only two designated filling stations in Jibia, Batsari, Safana, Danmusa, Zaka kara, Faskari, Sabuwa, Dandume, Musawa, Matazu, Dutsinma, Kurfi, Danja and Kafur Local Government Areas, even as it reinforces the prohibition of the sale of petrol in Jerrycans at filling stations.
Still, the order has reinforced the ban on the operation of commercial tricycles and motorcycles from 10.00 am to 6.00 am in the state capital 6.00 pm to 6.00 am in the frontline local government areas.
The Order, however, permits identified essential workers (health personnel, security personnel and journalists) to use tricycles and motorcycles beyond the banned periods.
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