Governor Bello Mattawale of Zamfara State, has banned the riding of motorcycles from 8 pm to 6 am in Gusau local government area of the state.
The Governor gave the directives during a state broadcast made to the entire people of the state.
Governor Matawalle also directed the security personnel to shoot at sight anyone found violating the new order.
The measure was taken by the security council following reports on the use of motorcycles by bandits and other criminals elements to perpetrate their activities within the state capital and its outskirts.
The areas affected by the directives include Mareri, Damba, Tsunami, Tsauni, Barakallahu, Samaru, Gada Biyu, and Janyau East”.
Matawalle also urged members of the public to be vigilant in their localities and report any suspicious movement to security agencies for prompt and timely response adding that, government will not take it lightly with any one found wanting.
The Governor stressed that, the security of lives and property of the citizenry was the basic function of any government.
SANI HARUNA DUTSINMA