Bans selling of petrol in jerrycans in Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi, Kajuru LGAs

After a thorough review of the security situation and recommendations put forward by the security agencies, the Kaduna State Government wishes to announce the suspension of all weekly markets in Birnin Gwari, Igabi, Giwa, Chikun and Kajuru local government areas with immediate effect.

The government has also banned the selling of petrol in jerrycans within and outside premises of petrol stations in the five local government areas listed, with immediate effect.

Security personnel have been directed to ensure compliance with these directives.

Citizens are enjoined to cooperate with the government as necessary steps are taken against banditry and criminality across the state.

The Kaduna State Security Operations Room remains open for receiving useful information on the following lines:

09034000060
08170189999

Signed

Samuel Aruwan

Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State.