Security: Niger govt suspends cattle markets, bans sale of petroleum products in jerry cans

As part of measures to address security challenges in Niger state, the State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has approved the suspension of the weekly cattle markets across the State and directed security agencies to ensure effective and strict compliance and enforcement.

In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Ahmed Matane, the suspension takes effect from Wednesday, 1st September, 2021.

The state government further stated that any vehicle carrying cattle into the state must show waybill and evidence of the origin where the cattle were purchased and their destination.

The state government also banned the sale of petroleum products in jerry cans or any other containers at filling stations in the state.

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It added that all filling stations should not sell petrol of more than N10,000 to each vehicle at a time and should be wary of vehicles or motorcycles coming for repeat purchases.

The state government also suspended the operation of trucks carrying firewood/timber across the state.

It added that all motorcycles are only allowed to operate from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm across the State.

It said the 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 state government condemned in strong terms the degree of carnage and mayhem bandits and kidnappers are causing to some parts of the state and reiterated its continued determination to rid the state of any security threat.

The state government called on the people of the state to be very vigilant, security conscious and report all suspicious characters, movements or objects to security agents, adding that security is everybody’s business and that all hands must be on deck in complementing government’s efforts toward safeguarding lives and property of citizens.