Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal has invoked the security challenges (containment) order as provided him by Subsection (2) of Section 176 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, in order to check the prevailing insecurity in the state.
The Executive Order, read at a press conference by the commissioner of information, Isa Bajini at the Chambers of the Government House on Wednesday.
According to Bajini, the Order was approved to respond to armed banditry that has led to huge loss of lives and properties, as well as undermining free movement of people, goods and services in some areas of the state.
“The governor is in the exercise of powers conferred upon him by Subsection (2) of Section 176 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, to issue the order to be known as: Security Challenges (Containment) Order.
“The Order takes effect immediately today, September 1, 2021 and directs as follows:
Immediate total closure of Isa-Marnona Road to all motorists until further notice. Travelers plying that road are advised to go through Goronyo-Sabon Birni axis.
“Lorries/Trucks or other vehicles carrying firewood from the forests are hereby prohibited;
“Suspension of the sale of all animals at the markets of Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Ilela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah, Tambuwal, Tangaza, Tureta and Wurno local governments areas;
“Prohibition of transportation of cattle using trucks/lorries in Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Illela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah Tambuwal Tangaza, Tureta and Wurno local governments areas;
“Prohibition of carrying 3 persons on motorcycles and more than 3 passengers on a tricycle throughout the State;
“Prohibition of the sale of second-hand motorcycles at Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Ilela, Isa, Kebbe , Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah, Tambuwal, Tangaza, Tureta, Achida, Gande, Gwadabawa and Wurno markets;
“Prohibition of operation of commercial tricycles and motorcycles from 10:00 pm to 6:00 a.m in the State Capital, and 6:00 p.m 6:00 a.m in Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Gwadabawa, Illela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah Tambuwal Tangaza, Tureta and Wurno local governments areas;
“Prohibition of the sale of petrol in jerrycans at filling stations;
“Only designated filling stations are allowed to sell petrol and diesel of not more than N5,000.00 to motorists in Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Illela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah, Tambuwal Tangaza, Tureta and Wurno local governments areas.
“Only authorized essential workers (health personnel, security personnel and Journalists) could use tricycles and motorcycles beyond the banned periods,” the Order reads.
The governor urged the people of the state “to adhere to the provisions of the order, which is passed after wide consultation with all stakeholders and constituted authorities as well security and law enforcement agencies.
“The government has taken the measure out of the need to introduce additional countervailing measures in the affected areas in order to contain the banditry and mitigate the damages it is causing to social and economic activities and preserve peace,” it further reads.
