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Army restricts use of motorcycles in Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, four other states

Muhammad A. Aliyu
By Muhammad A. Aliyu
Published: May 6, 2019
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The Nigerian Army has put a restriction use of motorcycles in remote areas of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Kebbi and Niger states.

Okay Nigeria learnt this from Sagir Musa, spokesman of the army, on Monday morning as he said the decision was taken after observation revealed that bandits and kidnappers use motorcycles carry out their attacks in the regions.

He also disclosed that anyone caught using motorcycle in the listed areas will be taken for a bandit.

“The Nigerian Army (NA) over time has observed the use of motorcycles by armed bandits, kidnappers, criminal elements and their collaborators as enablers to perpetrate their heinous crimes, especially in the states within the North West geopolitical zone of the country.”

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“This informed the decision and directive to ban the use of motorcycles within the hinterland particularly around the forests where the armed bandits, criminals and kidnappers hibernate and all around where troops are conducting operations alongside other security agencies.

“The general public, particularly in the North-West and some parts of North-Central in Nigeria where Exercise Harbin Kunama is ongoing, are enjoined to bear with the army as concerted efforts are being made to combat the insecurity menace ongoing within the area.

“In this wise, it is hereby reiterated that the use of motorcycles remains banned within the forest areas in Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Kebbi and Niger states.

“Anyone caught using motorcycles within the named areas will be taken for an armed bandit, criminal and kidnapper with dire consequences.

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“The respective state governments are enjoined to please disseminate the ban on the use of motorcycles in the named areas and enforce the ban in conjunction with the security agencies.”

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Muhammad Ameer Aliyu, is a prolific journalist who joined Okay Nigeria in 2015 with the aim staying committed to bringing more positive growth to the digital news platform. He is the Senior Editor at Okay Nigeria.
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