 The Cardinal State government has shut down telecommunication services in some local government areas of the state as part of critical measures towards ending banditry. The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel Aronga said the decision was taken after a meeting with relevant federal agencies who recommended the shutting down of telecom services ahead of the commencement of a military onslaught against bandits. The Commissioner also announced the immediate ban of commercial and private motorcycles for a period of three months across the state as well as the regulation of the shuttle for commercial tricycle operators from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Yesterday, 28th of September 2021, that the state government has formally requested the federal government to enforce the shutdown of telecom services in part of the state identified by security agencies as requiring such measures. Eleventh federal agencies have today informed the Cardinal State government that the processes for telecom shutdown in part of the state have commenced. As part of the steps to address the current security situation in Cardinal State and neighboring states in the Northwest, the following measures become effective from Thursday, 30th September 2021. One, the complete ban on the use of motorcycles or card for commercial or personal purposes for three months in the first instance. Two, ban on possession of or wielding of dangerous weapons. Tricycles are allowed to operate only from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. All tricycles must remove all curtains. Movement of all tricycles are restricted from dusk till dawn. Four, all vehicles used for commercial transport must be painted in yellow and black within 30 days. Hello, hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.