Zamfara gov bans motorcycles, directs shoot at sight

Zamfara State government has on Monday banned the riding of motorcycles from 8pm to 6am in Gusau town.

The state governor, Bello Mattawale directed the security personnel to shoot at sight anyone found violating the new order.

The measure, according to the governor, was taken by the security council following reports on the use of motorcycles by bandits and other criminals to perpetrate their criminal activities within the state capital and its outskirts.

Meanwhile, members of the public have been implored to be vigilant in their localities and report to security agencies any suspicious person or strange movement in their respective communities.”

Governor Mattawale stressed that the state government will not take it lightly with any one found disturbing the peace and security of the people”.

The Governor stressed that, the security of lives and property of the citizenry was the basic function of any government.