Following persistent insecurity, the Zamfara State Government has announced the immediate closure of some cattle markets (Kara) temporarily in five Local Government’ ayreas of the state.
The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mannir Mu’azu Haidara announced this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Gusau.
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 the commissioner, the decision to temporarily closed the cattle markets (Kara) was taken during the State Security Council Meeting held as a result of the nefarious activities of selling and loading of rustled cattles by the suspected members of armed bandits.
Haidara said with this , the council members however called 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 of commitment in monitoring and reviewing the progress with a view to restore peace in the affected cattle markets.
