By: Hafsatu Z Bangura
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has in a press release informed the general populace of a ban placed on Timber logging and transportation within and outside of the country starting from the 1st August 2023.
According to the Ministry the ban on timber logging and transportation is as a result of hazardous environmental climatic conditions during the rainy season that may affect the environment and citizens.
The Ministry is charged with the responsibility to oversee the internal security of the country, for this reason hereby call on all Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDA’s) and stakeholders to coordinate and cooperate in the enforcement of the suspension on timber logging and transporting by the public during the rainy season for the stipulated period.
It further warns that any challenges relating to non-compliance of this suspension during the rainy season must be referred to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.