In response to the ongoing security challenges plaguing the state, the Zamfara State Government has directed the temporarily closure of eight cattle markets (known as Kara) in five local government areas.
The announcement came from Mannir Mu’azu Haidara, the state’s Commissioner of Information and Culture, in a statement released to the media on Sunday.
The statement said, the affected cattles markets are, Danjibga and kunchin kalgo in Tsafe local government, Bagega and Wuya cattles market in Anka, Dangulbi and Dansadau in Maru, Dauran in Zurmi and Nasarawar Burkullu in Bukkuyim local government area respectively.
According to Commissioner Haidara, this decision was the outcome of the State Security Council Meeting held last Thursday, was as a result of the nefarious activities of selling and loading of rustled cattles by the suspected members of armed bandits.
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Haidara said with this development, the council members however call on security agencies and Directorate of Animal Health and Livestock Development to ensure strict compliance on the measures.
The council further assured the general public and other relevant stakeholders commitment in monitoring and reviewing the progress with a view to restore peace in the affected cattles market areas.