The Zamfara State government, yesterday announced a total lockdown in Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi Local Government Areas (LGAs), following the resurgence of bandit attacks on communities.
This is contained in an issued statement by the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Dosara, in Gusau, the State capital.
”The Government announces a lockdown in nine major towns, Yarkofoji, Birnin-Tudu, Rini, Gora Namaye, Janbako, Faru, Kaya, Boko and Mada, in order to stop the spate of the attacks on such communities in the affected areas.
”Government also announces the closing down of markets in Danjibga and Bagega, as well as Colony to Lambar Boko Road; Bakura to Lambar Damri Road, and Mayanchi- Daki-Takwas to Gummi Road. Others are the Daki-Takwas to Zuru Road; Kucheri- Bawaganga–Wanke Road; Magami to Dangulbi Road, and Gusau to Magami Road.
“The measures were taken to facilitate the efforts of security operatives in flushing out criminal elements in those areas”, the government stated.
Gov. Bello Matawalle also ordered the immediate suspension of all APC meetings and activities, as part of his government’s concern and sympathy for the affected people and communities.
“Furthermore, Government has suspended all political activities in the State till further notice. Political meetings and gatherings at individual residences are also banned with immediate effect”, Dosara added.
The State government said the decision is without prejudice to anyone and is intended to arrest the situation before it goes out of control. It further directed security operatives to deal with those found violating the orders.
