Gov Bago maintains crackdown on youth gangs identified by distinct hairstyles

The Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling insecurity, particularly the rising threat posed by youth groups distinguished by a unique hairstyle pattern, in Minna, the state capital.   In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Binta Mamman, the government clarified that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s executive order remained in effect, specifically targeting individuals who wear dreadlocks in the front while the back of their heads is shaved.   Governor Bago had earlier directed security agencies to apprehend youths sporting this hairstyle and…

Gov Sani Bello signs two bills into law

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has signed two bills into law. “A law to provide for the Niger State Violence Against Persons (prohibition) Law and for other connected matters thereto” and “a Law to provide for Premarital Medical Examination in Niger State 2020.” Governor Sani Bello performed the constitutional duties at the Government House, Minna Niger State. Speaking after the signing of the bills Governor Sani Bello described the two laws as significant. The Governor noted that with the two laws particularly the law on Gender Based Violence Against…