BREAKING: Commercial Vehicles Must Be Painted ‘Yellow And Black’ In 30 Days – Kaduna Govt

The Kaduna State Government has taken a series of measures to check banditry and other vices, including ordering commercial drivers to paint their vehicles in Yellow and Black within the next 30 days.

As part of the measures announced by the state’s commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the state government also formally commenced the shutting down of telecommunication services in parts of Kaduna.

Aruwan, on Wednesday, said the development was aimed at tackling the spate of insecurity in the state and across the North-West and North Central region of the country.

“The relevant federal agencies have today informed the Kaduna State Government that the processes for telecoms shutdown in parts of the state have commenced.

“As part of the steps to address the current security situation in Kaduna State and neighbouring states in the North-West and North-Central regions, KDSG has held several meetings with security agencies to adopt critical measures towards crushing bandits in their identified hideouts,” he said.

Other measures constituted by the state include: “The complete ban on the use of motorcycles (Okada), for commercial or personal purposes, for three months in the first instance.

“Ban on possession of or wielding of dangerous weapons.

“Tricycles are allowed to operate only from 6am to 7pm. All tricycles must remove all curtains. Movement of all tricycles are restricted from dusk till dawn (7PM to 6AM).

“All vehicles used for commercial transport must be painted in yellow and black within 30 days. Vehicles that are part of ride hailing services are to carry yellow and black stripes.

“Ban on the sale of petrol in jerry-cans or other containers in Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Chikun, Igabi, Kachia, Kagarko and Kajuru LGAs.

“Other containment measures previously communicated by the Kaduna State Government remain in place. These include:

“Ban on felling of trees and forestry activities in Birnin Gwari, Giwa Igabi, Chikun, Kachia, Kagarko and Kajuru LGAs.

“Ban on firewood and charcoal transportation.

“Ban on the transportation of livestock into and out of the State.

“Cessation of weekly markets in the frontline local government areas of Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Chikun, Igabi, Kajuru and Kawo weekly market of Kaduna North local government.”

The state government, however, appealed to residents to understand and cooperate with security agencies as the measures were adopted in their interest.

“Once again, the government craves the understanding of all citizens. The hardship we face will be temporary, and we are confident that in the end, it will pay off. Good will prevail over evil,” Aruwan said.