Zamfara Gov Bans Tinted Glasses, Unlabelled Bread, Illegal Petrol Sale

Governor Dauda Lawal has signed two Executive Orders prohibiting the sale of unlabelled bread, packaging of bread in sacks, sale of over 50-litre of petrol in a jerrycan, and the use of vehicle with tinted glasses in Zamfara State.

Governor Lawal signed the Executive Order on Tuesday in his office at the Government House in Gusau, the State capital.

A statement by the spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, on Wednesday, said Executive Order No. 02 and Order No. 04 2024 addressed various concerns identified as contributing factors to the security challenges in the state.

He said the restriction order was issued due to recent attacks in some communities across the state.

“Following the recent spate of attacks on some communities across some local government areas of the State, particularly Zurmi, Shinkafi, Kaura Namoda, and Talata mafara, and the resurgence of activities of banditry, kidnapping in communities and some major federal highways in the state.

“Governor Lawal has signed Executive Order No. 02 2024, banning the sale of unlabelled and packaged bread in sacks and prohibiting some unwanted activities in the state.

“All bakery production companies and enterprises must label their bread with the full address and particulars of their production factory with immediate effect.

“All petroleum filling stations in the state shall not sell more than fifty (50) litres of petrol to vehicles at a time. Petroleum product sales at filling stations are also restricted from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

“Transportation/sale of bread is restricted within the capital of every local government: for Gusau, the restriction is limited to the following areas: Damba—Zaria Road; Gada Biyu—Sokoto Road; Command Guest House along Kaura Namoda Road; Gusau Garage—Dansadau Road,” he stated.

Furthermore, Executive Order No. 04, 2024, has been signed by the governor to prohibit tinted glass by all vehicle owners in Zamfara State.

“Vehicle owners are prohibited from covering their license plate numbers while driving.

“All vehicle owners must possess their vehicle particulars and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zamfara State Road Traffic Law No. 2, 2015, or any other relevant laws,” he added.