The Benue State Security Council, on Tuesday announced the banning of motorcycles in Katsina-Ala and other parts of Sankera area of the state over breach in security.
In a statement issued by Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Internal Affairs and Special Services, Matthew Uyina, the council said the ban became necessary owing to the security situation in the area.
According to the statement, the use of tricycles also known as Keke and other means of transportation apart from motorcycles will be allowed in the two local government areas.
It added that security operatives have been mandated to arrest defaulters and impound their motorcycles.
On the illegal revenue check points in some of the Sankera areas, the council warned: “Aside the revenue collection point at the head bridge in Katsina-Ala, no other revenue point is allowed within the local government area.
“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, 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.
“Law abiding residents of the affected areas are advised to go about with their normal activities without fear” the statement added.