The Kogi State Government has imposed a ban on night travel and commercial motorcycle operations in parts of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area.
The measures are aimed at disrupting the activities and supply networks of bandits operating within the area.
The directive followed a security review after a recent attack on Iluke community, which authorities said was successfully repelled.
According to the government, joint security operations have recorded significant successes against criminal elements in the district.
Officials said several suspected attackers were neutralised, while others sustained injuries and remain trapped in forest locations.
To consolidate the gains, the government approved restrictions on commercial motorcycle activities across designated hinterland routes.
Affected areas include corridors linking several communities within Bunu District and surrounding settlements.
Authorities said intelligence reports identified motorcycle operators as key channels for transporting supplies to bandits.
The supplies allegedly include food, water, medication, fuel and other essential items.
Security agencies also claimed some criminals use motorcycles for surveillance and intelligence gathering before attacks.
The government warned that violators of the directive would face arrest and prosecution under existing laws.
The Motorcycle Operators Association of Nigeria was directed to sensitise members on the restrictions immediately.
Authorities also ordered the closure of markets located along the affected corridors until further notice.
Mobile medicine vendors were instructed to suspend the transportation and sale of drugs using motorcycles.
The government further prohibited the sale of petrol and diesel in jerry cans throughout Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area.
Officials said the measure was intended to prevent criminals from accessing fuel supplies.
In a separate directive, the state government announced a ban on night travel across all state-owned roads.
Under the new measure, movement on state roads must cease by 7 p.m. daily until further notice.
The government said anyone found travelling on state-owned roads after the deadline would be arrested.
The government maintained that the restrictions were necessary to strengthen security and deny criminals opportunities to operate under darkness.
The government urged residents to cooperate with security agencies as operations continue across affected communities.
