By Aideloje Ojo
Minna
Niger State Government has suspended movement of commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders from 6pm to 6am in Minna, the State Capital.
Governor Bago made this public at a critical stakeholders security meeting held at the Government House with the traditional title holders in Minna Emirate and the heads of security agencies on Tuesday .
Bago said that only medical emergencies are exempted, adding that, “the measure is temporarily aimed at addressing the growing security challenges in the State Capital”.
He said, ” I will not stay back and watch criminals continue to perpetrate evil in Minna and other parts of the state. It is the responsibility of government to ensure the security of lives and property of its citizenry”.
He therefore warned District, Village and Ward Heads to always ensure proper documentation of people they harbour in their domains. Adding that, “any house found to be harbouring criminals will be demolished while buildings where hard drugs are sold will as well be destroyed”.
The farmer Governor called on the entire Security apparatus in the state to ensure full clampdown on criminals, their hideouts and their cartels.
He advised parents to warn their children as anyone caught in any violent related activity will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the full wrath of the law, adding that, “the state government will continue to have zero tolerance on thuggery and rascality. Governance is a collective responsibility and therefore all stakeholders should come together and ensure that insecurity is tackled”
