To check the activities of bandits among other criminal elements, Kaduna State Government has ordered the suspension of weekly markets in Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi and Kajuru Local Government Areas of the State.
Similarly, the Government has also strictly banned the sale of petrol in jerry cans in communities across the five local government areas for security purpose.
A statement to this effect issued by the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said that, “after thorough review of the security situation and recommendations put forward by the security agencies, the Kaduna State Government wishes to announce the suspension of all weekly markets in Birnin Gwari, Igabi, Giwa, Chikun and Kajuru local government areas with immediate effect.
“The government has also banned the selling of petrol in jerrycans within and outside premises of petrol stations in the five local government areas listed, with immediate effect.”
He added: “security personnel have been directed to ensure compliance with these directives. Citizens are enjoined to cooperate with the government as necessary steps are taken against banditry and criminality across the state.”
Aruwan added that the State Security Operations Room would remain opened to receiving useful information to the Government in tracking bandits and other criminals.
