Niger officials stand firm on their plan to arrest young people with certain hairstyles who cause trouble in Minna. The state information leader, Binta Mamman, said Governor Umaru Bago still wants security teams to catch anyone wearing dreadlocks in front but a shaved head in the back. She explained that the government noticed these youth groups were linked to attacks across the city. These troublemakers often walk together in large numbers, making them easy for police to spot.
The government banned motorbikes earlier this week alongside this hair crackdown. Mamman tried to calm public concerns, saying the rules target specific groups causing problems rather than everyone with unusual hair. The security teams received instructions to watch for these distinct styles but focus on those matching exact descriptions. She asked residents to back these safety efforts aimed at keeping peace throughout the area. The commissioner stressed these actions protect people rather than punish fashion choices.
The government banned motorbikes earlier this week alongside this hair crackdown. Mamman tried to calm public concerns, saying the rules target specific groups causing problems rather than everyone with unusual hair. The security teams received instructions to watch for these distinct styles but focus on those matching exact descriptions. She asked residents to back these safety efforts aimed at keeping peace throughout the area. The commissioner stressed these actions protect people rather than punish fashion choices.
