Insecurity:  Sokoto State Bans Sales Of Cattles ,Restrains Motorbikes Movement 

The  Sokoto state government has ordered the ban on sales of cattle in all animals markets in the state

 

The state government has also regulate the operation of  motorcycle operation in the state by restraining  motorcycle operators  from carrying more than a passenger .

 

Hon. Commissioner for Information, Sokoto State,Alhaji Isa Bajini, in a statement on Wednesday, said the state government has also closed the Marnona/Isa in the Eastern Senatorial District of the state.

 

He advised motorist to rather use the Goronyo/ Sabon Birni road.

 

 

 

The statement added that “Due to the prevailing insecurity in the state, occasioned  by armed banditry which has led to huge loss of lives and properties, undermining free movement of people, goods and services in the affected areas, the Governor of Sokoto State, Rt Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, Mutawallen Sokoto has approved an Executive Order in response to the situation.

 

“The Governor is in the exercise of powers conferred upon him by the Subsection (2) of Section 176 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, to issue the order to be known as:  Security Challenges (Containment) Order.

 

” The Order takes effect immediately today, September 1, 2021 and directs as follows: Immediate total closure of Isa Marnona Road to all motorists until

further notice. Travelers plying that road are advised to go through

Goronyo-Sabon Birni axis.

 

” Lorries/Trucks or other vehicles carrying firewood from the forests are

hereby prohibited;

 

” Suspension of the sale of all animals at the markets of Gada, Goronyo,Gudu, Ilela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah Tambuwal

Tangaza, Tureta and Wurno Local Governments Areas;

 

“Prohibition of transportation of cattle using trucks/lorries in Gada,Goronyo, Gudu, Illela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah Tambuwal Tangaza, Tureta and Wurno Local Governments Areas;

 

“Prohibition of carrying 3 persons on motorcycles and more than 3

passengers on a tricycle throughout the State;

 

” Prohibition of the sale of second-hand motorcycles at Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Ilela, Isa, Kebbe , Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah Tambuwal

Tangaza, Tureta, Achida, Gande, Gwadabawa and Wurno Markets;

 

” Prohibition of operation of commercial tricycles and motorcycles from 10:00 pm to 6:00 a.m in the State Capital, and 6:00 p.m 6:00 a.m in Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Gwadabawa, Illela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari,

Rabah Tambuwal Tangaz, Tureta and Wurno Local Governments

Areas;

 

” Prohibition of the sale of petrol in jerrycans at filling stations;

 

” Only designated Filling stations are allowed to sell petrol and diesel of

not more than N5,000.00 to motorists in Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Ilela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah, Tambuwal Tangaza, Tureta and Wurno Local Governments Areas

 

 

“Only authorized essential workers (health personnel, security personnel

and Joumalists) could use tricycles and motorcycles beyond the banned

periods.

 

The State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, urged the people of Sokoto State to adhere to the provisions of the order,  which is passed after wide consultation with all Stakeholders and constituted authorities as well security and law enforcement agencies.

 

The Government has taken the measure out of the need to introduce additional countervaling measures in the affected areas in order to contain the banditry and mitigate the damages it is causing to social and economic activities and preserve peace;