As part of measures to boost security in parts of Benue north east senatorial district following recent killings in the region the Benue State security council has banned the use of motorcycles within Kastina Ala and Ukum local councils of the State.
The decision of the security council was contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary Bureau for internal affairs and special services, Uyina Matthew.
The use of tricycle also known as Keke and other means of transportation apart from motorcycles will therefore be allowed in the affected local government councils.
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Also apart from the revenue collection point at the head bridge in Kastina Ala the security council has declared all others illegal.
It has therefore mandated security agents to dismantle all illegal revenue collection points and directed all staff of the Board Of Internal Revenue Service BIRS to wear customized jackets and identity cards.
Kastina-Ala local government area of the State has been a hot zone since Christmas eve’s attack on the residence of the chairman, Alfred Atera which left 3 policemen and 2 civilians dead and a separate attack 4 days later at the home of another politician where 3 people were reportedly killed.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
