The Chairman of the Okene Local Government, Ahmed Nuhu Enesi, has banned unnecessary masquerade outings across the local government area.

He also declared that all vehicles without number plates and those with tinted windows are prohibited from plying the roads in the area.

This is contained in a statement signed in Okene by Abdulkareem Abdulwahab, Head of Media to the Local Government, and a copy was made available to newsmen on Sunday.

The ban and declaration of vehicle registration were announced by his principal when he hosted a high-level security meeting at the Local Government Secretariat to address pressing security concerns within the area.

During the meeting, Ahmed Nuhu Enesi announced an immediate ban on unnecessary masquerade outings across the local government area.

He emphasized that any masquerade procession must obtain proper authorization, citing the need to maintain public order and security, stressing that any masquerades found operating without permission will face legal action.

The Chairman also declared that all vehicles without number plates and those with tinted windows are prohibited from plying the roads.

He stressed that violators would be dealt with in accordance with the law, as part of efforts to curb criminal activities and enhance public safety.

According to him, the security meeting was attended by heads of security agencies, government officials, and other key stakeholders, reflecting the collective commitment to fostering a safer and more secure environment for residents.

The Chairman urged all citizens to cooperate with these directives to ensure peace and stability across Okene.

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