Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has signed into law a death penalty on anybody found guilty of banditry, cattle rustling, cultism, or serving as a bandits’ informant.
He made this known in a broadcast on Tuesday.
The Governor explained that he assented to the bill on the Prohibition and Punishment for Banditry, Cattle Rustling, Cultism, Kidnapping and other Incidental Offences, 2022 in June this year.
Governor Matawalle described the activities of the informants as a major threat to addressing insecurity challenges in the state.
He noted that anyone found guilty would face a jail term without the option of a fine.
He also announced the ban on riding motorcycles from 8 pm to 6 am in Gusau town and the procurement of custom-made vehicles for the state security outfit.
The governor stated that the measures were part of his administration’s unrelenting efforts to tackle the problem of banditry.
Sokoto State Government has an existing law against banditry.
RN