
23/04/2025
đ¨ Niger State Governor Orders Arrest of Men With Dreadlocks and Weavons đł
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, has given new orders to help stop rising insecurity but one of them is causing a lot of talk online.
The governor told security officers to arrest men who wear dreadlocks or weavons, saying it is a sign of ârascalityâ and bad behavior.
He also placed a curfew from 6 PM to 6 AM for people riding motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke) in Minna, the state capital.
Another rule says that anyone found with a knife or stick will be treated like an armed robber.
He wants to start a special court that will quickly deal with cases of thuggery and criminal behavior.
Many people are not happy about the dreadlock order.
They say having dreadlocks doesnât mean someone is a criminal itâs just a personal style.
Some even say itâs a violation of peopleâs rights.
In other states like Delta, police have said wearing dreadlocks is not a crime and should not lead to arrest or harassment.
đŹ What do you think? Should hairstyle be used to judge a personâs behavior?