As part of measures to stem insecurity in Zamfara State, the state governor, Dauda Lawal, has signed an Executive Order restricting the movement of motorcycles in Zamfara State.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the Security Council took the decision to restrict motorcycle movement in Zamfara during an emergency meeting on Wednesday.

According to him, to legally enforce the restriction, the state’s Attorney General, Abdul’aziz Sani (SAN), presented Executive Order No. 07, 2024 to the governor, who subsequently assented.

Idris said, “Today (Thursday), Governor Dauda Lawal signed an order to restrict and prohibit the movement of motorcycles from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am in Zamfara State.

“This is in an effort to protect the lives and property of the people, as well as to curb security challenges and broaden the scope of government measures to strengthen the fight against banditry and other forms of social vices in the state.

“Effective immediately, all motorcycles are now restricted within the state between 08:00pm and 06:00am.

“No motorcycles are allowed to travel on any road in the state during these hours. Security agencies are instructed to arrest anyone who violates this order.

“The Attorney General of Zamfara State is authorised to prosecute those who disobey the restriction order.”