The Benue State Security Council, having considered the security situation in some parts of the state , has banned illegal checkpoints in some communities, even as it has halted the use of motorcycles in Katsina-Ala and Ukum Local Government Areas, till further notice.
The security council said that the use of tricycles also known as Keke and other means of transportation apart from motorcycles will be allowed in the two local government areas.
This was contained in a statement signed by Matthew Uyina, Permanent Secretary Bureau of Internal Affairs and Special Services of the state, on Tuesday.
Similarly, the Benue state security operatives have been mandated to arrest defaulters and impound their motorcycles.
Aside the revenue collection point at the head bridge in Katsina-Ala, the council pointed out that no other revenue point is allowed within the local government area.
“All staff of the Board of Internal Revenue Service, BIRS are required to wear customized jackets and identity cards.
“Security agents are mandated to dismantle all illegal revenue collection points and makeshift shops. In the same vein, loitering at Katsina-Ala head bridge is prohibited.
“Loading and offloading of vehicles at Takum Junction and Katsina-Ala head bridge has also been prohibited.
” Law abiding residents of the affected areas are advised to go about with their normal activities without fear “, It added .
