Katsina bans night gatherings to curb insecurity

The Katsina government has announced a ban on all forms of night gatherings in the state.

According to NAN, Bala Salisu-Zango, the state’s commissioner for information and culture, gave the announcement in a statement on Saturday.

Salisu-Zango said the ban, which takes immediate effect, includes “large religious and social public gatherings with exception of obligatory prayers”.

The commissioner said permission must be obtained for certain day time gatherings. 

“When it becomes necessary to hold the gathering, permission must be sought from the police divisional officer within the local government area where the gathering will take place,” the statement reads.

“This announcement is in best public interest and safety.”

Salisu-Zango urged the public to strictly comply with the directives, as violators would face the full wrath of the law.

The announcement is coming on the heels of a recent banditry attack in the state. 

On Monday, bandits attacked Sayaya village in Matazu LGA of the state, killing five persons and abducting seven.

On November 6, over nine persons were killed during an attack on a procession of Maulud celebrants at Rugar Kusa village in Musawa LGA of the state.

The bandits invaded the village in droves and began shooting sporadically at people who were celebrating Maulud.

Dikko Radda, governor of Katsina, had condemned the killing of residents by bandits, adding that no stone would be left unturned in his administration’s commitment to fight banditry, restore peace and stability in the state.