Again, Zamfara Shuts Down 11 Cattle Markets Over Banditry

The Zamfara State Government has again closed eleven cattle markets in some parts of the state until further notice.

This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Munnir Haidara, saying the decision followed security reports that the bandits were using the markets to sell off their rustled cows.

The affected markets according to Haidara are Tsafe and Bilbis markets in Tsafe local government, Jangebe market in Talata-Mafara local government and Wuya market in Anka local government.

The state government said it finds it absolutely necessary to close down these markets due to security reports that the bandits are conniving with some unscrupulous elements to sell off their rustled cows in those markets.

He said that the state government has directed the security agencies to ensure compliance and arrest any person who violated the order.

Haidara called on the people of the state to abide by the order and cooperate with the state government in its efforts to rid the state of banditry activities.