Banditry: Zamfara govt shuts down eight cattle markets
The Zamfara State government has announced the immediate closure of eight cattle markets in five local government areas.
This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mannir Haidara, on Sunday in Gusau.
He said the State Security Council approved the temporary closure of the cattle markets during its meeting held on Thursday, August 31.
According to him, the action is part of measures to tackle the renewed attacks and cattle rustling in parts of the state.
“The measure was taken following the resurgence in activities of selling and transporting rustled cattle by the suspected members of armed bandits in the affected areas.
“The affected cattle markets are: Danjibga and Kunchin-Kalgo in Tsafe; Bagega and Wuya cattle markets in Anka.
“Others are Dangulbi and Dansadau in Maru, Dauran in Zurmi, and Nasarawar Burkullu in Bukkuyim LGA, respectively,” the commissioner said.
Mr Haidara said the council tasked security agencies and the Directorate of Animal Health and Livestock Development to ensure strict compliance.
He reiterated the commitment of Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration to restore peace in the state.
(NAN)
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