Kaduna Government On Monday ordered the suspension of weekly markets in Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi, Kajuru Local Government Areas and also placed ban on sales of fuel in jerrycans in Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi, Kajuru Communities.
The move according officials of the state government was in an apparent move to check the activities of bandits and criminals in the State.
In a statement by the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan , “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.
“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.”
The statement added that the State Security Operations Room would remain opened to receive useful information to the Government in tracking bandits and other criminals.
