Katsina Bans Political Thuggery, Indiscriminate Posters Posting
By James Danjuma, Katsina
Katsina state government has banned all forms of political thuggery, and indiscriminate posting of political posters in public places.
The ban is contained in a statement issued to newsmen and signed by the state Commissioner of Information, Abdulkarim Yahaya.
The statement said the ban is a Security Challenges (Containment) Executive Order which Governor Aminu Masari signed into law.
It said gathering and movement of political thugs known as “bacha, Kauraye or under any other name or guise to intimidate, harass and maim the innocent populace are totally banned”.
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It warned that any person or group that contravenes the provisions of the order, would be charged for commiting an offence punishable under Section 114 of the penal code law.
The statement reads thus: “Katsina State Governor, Rt Hon Aminu Bello Masari has signed The Security Challenges (Containment) Executive Order into law.
“This is in exercise of the Executive Governor’s powers conferred on him by Section 176(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and all other powers enabling him on that behalf.
“The order, which took effect on the 1st of January, 2022, covers all forms of political thuggery and other associated crimes which are now totally banned along with
indiscriminate posting of political posters and banners at roundabouts, government buildings as well as offices and public places.
“Gathering and movement of political thugs known as bacha, Kauraye or under any other name or guise to intimidate, harass and maim the innocent populace are totally banned.
“Any person or group that contravenes the provisions of this order, will be charged for commiting an offence punishable under section 114 of the penal code law.”
