As a way to check the spate of insecurity in some parts of the state, Benue State Security Council, has banned the use of motorcycles and illegal revenue checkpoints in two local government areas of the state.
A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Internal Affairs and Special Services, Uyina Matthew, said the council took the decision after considering the security situation in Katsina-Ala and other parts of Sankera area of the state.
The council banned the use of motorcycles in Katsina-Ala and Ukum Local Government Areas, till further notice.
The council also took the following measures, “that use of tricycles also known as Keke and other means of transportation apart from motorcycles will be allowed in the two local government areas.
“Security operatives have been mandated to arrest defaulters and impound their motorcycles.
The council stated that aside the revenue collection point at the head bridge in Katsina-Ala, no other revenue point is allowed within the local government area.
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“All staff of the Board of Internal Revenue Service, (BIRS) are required to wear customized jackets and identity cards.
“Security agents are mandated to dismantle all illegal revenue collection points and makeshift shops.
In the same vein, the council also warned that loitering at Katsina-Ala head bridge is prohibited.
“Loading and offloading of vehicles at Takum Junction and Katsina-Ala head bridge has also been prohibited.”
The council advised law abiding residents of the affected areas to go about with their normal activities without fear.
