Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has approved a set of stringent new measures aimed at tackling banditry and kidnapping across the state.

The decision followed an emergency security meeting held at the Government House in Katsina, which brought together security agencies, traditional rulers, and senior government officials to review the security situation in affected areas.

Under the new directives, the sale, storage, and transportation of petroleum products in jerrycans have been banned across the state. In addition, Point-of-Sale (POS) operations and commercial phone charging businesses have been suspended in Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas, while the use of motorcycles has also been restricted within the same areas.

Officials say these measures are intended to disrupt supply chains and mobility networks allegedly used by armed groups operating in rural communities. Authorities believe motorcycles are frequently used for fast movement during attacks, while POS outlets and charging centres may be exploited for communication and financial transactions in remote locations.

The government has warned that the directives will be strictly enforced and urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible intelligence to support ongoing operations.

Katsina State, located in northwestern Nigeria, has remained one of the regions most affected by banditry in recent years, prompting a series of security interventions aimed at restoring peace and stability. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.