AS part of measures to curtail the rising cases of armed banditry and kidnappings, the state government has announced the suspension of all weekly cattle markets across the state effective from September 1, 2021.
The Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, made this known in a statement today.
He noted that any vehicle carrying cattle into the state must show a Way-bill and evidence of origin where cattle were purchased and their destination.
Niger had also banned the sale of petroleum products in Jerry Cans or any other containers at filling stations and operations of trucks carrying firewoods and timbers.
He said movement of motorcycles in Minna and environs are only allowed from 6am to 6pm.
Matane further said all petroleum stations were not allowed to sell the product of more than N10,000 to a vehicle at a time.
He also directed filling stations to be vigilant of vehicles or motorcycles coming for repeat purchases.
“Government is aware of the inconveniences the measures would cause the people, but the decision was taken in the overall interest of the State,” the SSG said.
