Zamfara State Government has banned the sale of petroleum products in areas that recorded recent upsurge of banditry in the State.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara, in Gusau.
Alhaji Dosara explained that the measure was in furtherance to steps being taken by the government in tackling the recent upsurge in the activities of recalcitrant bandits in the State.
He gave the names of the areas affected to include Wanke, Magami, Dansadau, Dangulbi, Dankurmi, Bindin, Munhaye, Kizarah, Kunchin Kalgo and surroundings.
According to the Commissioner, the ban is with immediate effect and will be on till further notice.
He urged NUPENG and other associations on petroleum products to advise their members to shun any act capable of sabotaging this government order.
The commissioner said that the government had directed security agencies to ensure full compliance and arrest anybody found violating the order.
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