From Yakubu Mustapha, Minna
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has approved the suspension of all weekly cattle markets across the State as part of measures to address security challenges in the state.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane.
The resolve which was part of measures to curtail insecurity will take effect from Wednesday, 1st September, 2021.
According to him, “Any vehicle carrying cattle into the state must show Way-bill and evidence of the origin where the cattle were purchased and their destination.
“Sale of petroleum products in jerry cans or any other containers at filling stations in the state is hereby banned”.
However, “All filling stations should not sell petrol of more than N10,000 to one vehicle at a time and should be wary of vehicles or motorcycles coming for repeat purchases”.
The SSG further said that all motorcycles are only allowed to operate from 6:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m across the State, added that government was fully aware of the inconveniences the measures would cause the people, but the decision was taken in the overall interest of the state.
Matane called on the people of the State to be very vigilant, security conscious and report all suspicious characters, movements or objects to security agents.
