The suspects confessed to the crime, leading to the recovery of a Golf Wagon, a Golf Opel, and a Hijet (Kurkura) motor vehicle.
“The party leaders also discussed the increasing threat of insecurity in the state and the North-West region.’’
The army spokesman said the troops in another operation in Zamfara foiled the abduction of three persons by violent extremists.
Mr Idris said that the programme would be responsible for cleaning up the state capital, Gusau, and its environs.
Some of the suspects also helped negotiate and deliver ransoms from families to the kidnappers for a commission.
The programme would first take its pilot stage in 52 Quranic schools from the 14 local government areas of the state.
The markets were shut down as part of the measures to address the security challenges in the state.
The government said it has announced via the radio for herders to come forward with evidence to reclaim their stolen cattle.
