Bandits attack: Buhari’s home state, Katsina on panic mode

Major roads, markets and Filling stations have been ordered closed by Governor Bello Masari following the increased menace of insecurity occasioned by activities of bandits in Katsina state, the home state of President Muhammadu Buhari.

As part of efforts to stem the menace, Governor Masari has further ordered the “immediate and total closure” of the Jibia-Gurbin Baure road to all motorists until further notice, advising travelers to go through Funtua instead.

The Governor explained that the closure of the roads and other measures were in the exercise of powers conferred upon him by sub-section (2) of Section 176 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.

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He tagged the notice, “Security Challenges (Containment) Order” and shall come into effect from August 31, 2021.

The order also directed, “immediate closure of Kankara-Sheme road to all commercial vehicles who are advised to go through Funtua.

“Only private noncommercial vehicles are to ply the road and lories, trucks carrying firewood from the bush are totally banned.

“Suspension of sale of all animals at the markets of the following Local Government Areas: Jibia, Batsari, Safana, Danmusa, Kankara, Malumfashi, Charanchi, Mal’adua, Kafur, Faskari, Sabuwa, Baure, Dutsinma and Kaita.

“Ban on transportation of cattle trucks from Katsina State to any other state in Nigeria.

“Total ban on carrying three persons on motorcycles and more than three passengers on a tricycle. Total ban on the sale of second-hand motorcycles at the Charanchi market.

“Re-enforcement of the ban on the operation of commercial tricycles and motorcycles from 10.00 p.m to 6.00 a.m in the state capital and 6.00 p.m to 6.00 a.m in the frontline Local Government Areas.

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“Re-enforcement of the total ban on the sale of petrol in jerry cans at filling stations.

“Only two designated filling stations are allowed to sell fuel of not more than N5,000.00 to motorists in Jibia, Batsari, Safana, Danmusa, Kankara, Faskari, Sabuwa, Dandume, Musawa, Matazu, Dutsinma, Kurfi, Danja and Kafur Local Government Areas.

“Identified essential workers (health personnel, security personnel and Journalists) could use tricycles and motorcycles beyond the banned periods.”