Again, Zamfara Clamps Down On Motorcyclists, Amidst Continued Banditry, Kidnapping Activities

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Zamfara State Government has, again, banned motorcyclists in the State from operating beyond 6.00 pm.

Similarly, they are only to begin  assessment of  the State Roads from 6.00 am daily.

This was part of the decisions of the State Executive Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 10 2024.

A statement issued by the Media Aide to the Zamfara State Governor, Jaafaru Mustapha Kaura, said the restriction is part of security measures to stem the insecurity in the state .

The Source reports that Zamfara state remains one of the epicentres of banditry, kidnapping and other terrorist activities in the Northwest region of Nigeria.

The State, alongside Kaduna, Katsina and Kebbi have been the operating havens for all manners of terrorism and banditry related activities in the last eight years.

This is the second time the Zamfara state authorities will be restricting the operations of Motorcyclists.

The Immediate past Governor of the state, Bello Matawalle, now the Minister of State, Defence, had, at the tick of the devastating and brutal attacks on the state by bandits between 2021 and 2022, equally restricted motorcyclists’ operations from 6.00 am to 6.00pm.

However, the restriction order, had little or no impact in curtailing the activities of bandits and other criminal elements in the State.

According to the statement, Governor Dauda Lawal, during the Council Meeting expressed deep concern over the continued increase in the activities of bandits ,and terrorists in the State.

He, however, assured that his administration is committed towards implementing robust measures in confronting the security challenges in the State.

Governor Lawal appreciated the efforts of Security Agencies in combating banditry and other criminal activities  ravaging the State.

He urged them not to  relent until normalcy is restored.