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The Katsina state government has banned the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of petroleum products in jerry-cans across the state with immediate effect.
Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, the state Governor announced this declaration following an emergency security meeting held with security agencies, traditional leaders and key stakeholders at the Government House council chambers in Katsina on Monday.
Radda said this new Executive order is aimed at strengthening security and protecting lives and property across the state, particularly in the ongoing fight against banditry and kidnapping.
“As part of the Executive Order, the sale, purchase, transportation, and storage of petroleum products in jerrycans have been banned across Katsina State with immediate effect. The measure is designed to prevent the diversion of fuel supplies to criminal elements operating in remote locations”, he maintained.
Similarly, the Governor also approved the immediate closure of all Point of Sale (POS) businesses and commercial phone charging points in Matazu and Musawa Local Government Areas, as Security assessments have shown that these facilities are being exploited by criminal networks to facilitate their activities.
“In addition, the use of motorcycles has been banned throughout Matazu and Musawa Local Government Areas. The restriction is intended to disrupt the movement and operational activities of bandits and kidnappers who often rely on motorcycles for transportation”, the Governor announced.
Radda reaffirmed that the safety of citizens remains the highest priority of his administration, assuring residents that the government will continue to work closely with security agencies to restore peace and stability in all parts of the state.
He called on residents to support security efforts by complying fully with the directives and providing useful information to security agencies whenever necessary. More importantly, the state government would not treat any defaulters of these new directives with kid gloves.
“The Katsina State Government remains committed to taking all lawful and necessary measures to ensure that communities across the state remain safe, secure, and conducive for economic and social activities”, the Governor concluded.
