The Niger state government has cancelled the activities of weekly cattle markets across the state over insecurity.

This was contained in a statement by the State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello.

He said, “All weekly cattle markets across the State are hereby suspended and any vehicle carrying cattle into the State must show way-bill and evidence of the origin where the cattle were purchased and their destination.”

The State Government also banned the sale of petroleum products in jerry cans or any other containers at filling stations in the State.

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He added, “Government suspends the operation of trucks carrying firewood/timber across the State. All motorcycles are only allowed to operate from 6am to 6pm across the state.”

The government condemned carnage and mayhem bandits and kidnappers were causing in the state and reiterated its determination to rid the state of any security threat.