The Nigeria Army has banned the use of motorcycles, popularly called ‘Okada’ in seven Northern states.

This, the Military said, is in furtherance of its efforts at curtailing the murderous activities of armed bandits and kidnappers in Northern Nigeria.

The affected states are Kano, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna and Niger.

Colonel Sagir Musa, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Sunday.

Explaining the reason for the ban in the statement which he made available to Igbere TV, Musa said that perpetrators of criminal acts made use of the Okada.

Full Statement,

“The Nigerian Army (NA) over time has observed the use of motorcycles by armed bandits, kidnappers, criminal elements and their collaborators as enablers to perpetrate their heinous crimes especially in the states within the north west geopolitical zone of the country.

“This informed the decision and directive to ban the use of motorcycles within the hinterland particularly around the Forests where the armed bandits, criminals and kidnappers hibernate and all around where troops are conducting operations alongside other security agencies.

“While this may cause some inconveniences to some law abiding citizens in the area, the need to use all means possible to stop the dastardly activities of these bandits across the North West part of Nigeria needs no emphasis.

“The general public, particularly in the North West and some parts of North Central in Nigeria where Ex HARBIN KUNAMA is ongoing are enjoined to bear with the NA as concerted efforts are being made to combat the insecurity menace ongoing within the area.

“In this wise, it is hereby reiterated that the use of motorcycles remain banned within the forest areas in KANO, KATSINA, ZAMFARA, SOKOTO, KADUNA, KEBBI and NIGER States. Anyone caught using motorcycles within the named areas will be taken for an armed bandit, criminal and kidnapper with dire consequences.

“The respective State Governments are enjoined to please disseminate the ban on the use of motorcycles in the named areas and enforce the ban in conjunction with the Security Agencies.”

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Cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44, OAM4J

Don't even know why this sounds funny to me.
All this insecurity are end products of many years of IMPOVERISHING THE PEOPLE, LYING TO THEM WITH RELIGION, DENYING THEM BASIC EDUCATION, etc.
And something tells me its all just STARTING

Can army as an institution impose on the state with a serving governor??

Lemme book till e reach fb

Odikwa egwu

So the army now doubled as law makers
.

princemillla:
Can army as an institution impose on the state with a serving governor??

I tire o. Their job is to enforce and, not enact, laws.

My understanding is that in such a situation they can make a case to the governor who will then make the decision.

This one strong o

Make the python ready oo..dancing time don reach.

They keep making the masses further miserable. Many feed via that business.

mykelswa:
Lemme book till e reach fb

FB korr Instagram nii

kafulka:
So the army is now doubled as law makers
.

Delegated Legislation. But with the endorsement from legislators.

U say wetin