Katsina Governor Bans Use Of Jerrycans For Petroleum Transport In New Executive Order

Katsina Governor Bans Use of Jerrycans for Petroleum Transport in New Executive Order The Governor of Katsina State, Dr Dikko Radda, has issued a new Executive Order banning the sale, purchase, transportation, and storage of petroleum products in jerrycans across the state, in a move aimed at strengthening security and curbing the misuse of fuel distribution channels. The directive forms part of ongoing efforts by the state government to address insecurity challenges and regulate the movement of petroleum products, which authorities believe have increasingly been exploited for unlawful activities. Under the order, residents and fuel retailers are prohibited from dispensing petrol into jerrycans for storage or transportation, while enforcement agencies have been directed to ensure compliance across all filling stations and major supply routes in the state. The government says the policy is intended to reduce risks associated with fuel diversion, illegal storage, and potential use of petroleum products in criminal operations Officials in Katsina State say the decision is part of broader security reforms aimed at disrupting supply chains that may be exploited by criminal groups operating in parts of the state. The administration has previously introduced several security-related measures, including executive orders targeting thuggery and the establishment of task forces to address violent crime and public disorder. Security agencies, including relevant state task forces and law enforcement bodies, are expected to enforce the ban at fuel stations and transport checkpoints. Authorities have urged residents to comply fully with the directive, warning that violations will attract penalties under applicable state laws. The ban is expected to affect small-scale fuel buyers, particularly those in rural and hard-to-reach communities who rely on jerrycans for storage and transportation of petrol due to limited access to filling stations. However, officials maintain that the long-term benefits of improved security and better regulation of fuel distribution outweigh short-term inconveniences. The Executive Order marks one of the most significant fuel-control measures in Katsina State in recent years, reflecting the government’s continued focus on security-driven policy interventions under Governor Dikko Radda’s administration.