Terrorism: FG Mulls Ban On Motorcycles, Mining Activities Nationwide

The Federal Government is considering banning the use of motorcycles and mining activities nationwide to cut off sources of funds by terrorists and bandits.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, gave the hint Thursday while briefing State House reporters after a meeting of the National Security Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.

He said the government needed to act because terrorists had moved from the conventional ways of funding their activities to mining and ransom taking.

He said motorcycles were used by the bandits for movement; while mining provided them funds for their arms supply.

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Asked if the government would consider the implications of the proposed ban on the lives of ordinary Nigerians and the economy, he said national and public interests would be placed above individual interests.