Katsina State Bans Fuel Sales to Combat Banditry

Katsina State has introduced new measures aimed at cutting off fuel supplies to bandits operating in the region. Governor Ibrahim Kaula Radda announced a statewide ban on the sale and transport of petroleum products in jerrycans, effective immediately.

This decision follows intelligence reports linking the movement of fuel to criminal activities. The governor emphasized that the measures are necessary to prevent fuel from being diverted to armed groups.

Additionally, the state government ordered the closure of points of sale for commercial activities, including phone charging centers in Matazu and Musawa local government areas. The governor also imposed a ban on the use of motorcycles in these areas, believing it will hinder bandit mobility.

Radda reiterated the administration's commitment to protecting lives and property and called on citizens to support ongoing security operations. He warned that violators of the executive order would face strict sanctions, underscoring the government's resolve to dismantle the support structures of criminal groups.