The Kaduna State government, yesterday, ordered relevant agencies to ensure strict enforcement of subsisting laws against Almajirci, street begging and hawking in the State.
A statement iasued from Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House yesterday, reminded “all residents that the State has laws protecting children and banning street begging and hawking”.
The statement further stated that the State government has directed the task force enforcing the recent security restrictions, including the ban on motorcycles, to include action against abuse of child rights, street-begging and hawking in its mandate.
The statement appealed to citizens to cooperate with the security agencies as they enforce the relevant laws, and uphold law and order.
