Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle has approved reopening of seven weekly markets that were earlier closed to address the state’s security challenges.
The markets are Nasarawar Burkullu Market, Bukkuyum Local Government Area; Talata Mafara Market, Talata Mafara LGA; Gusau Market, Gusau LGA; Shinkafi Market, Shinkafi LGA; Kasuwar Daji Market, Kaura Namoda LGA; Nasarawar Godel Market, Birnin-Magaji LGA and Danjibga Market, Tsafe LGA.
The State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Dosara, in a statement Monday, explained that following reports of sanity in parts of the state and series of requests by members of the public, the government had considered and approved reopening of the markets, beginning from Monday.
He noted that the state government, however, did not approve the re-opening of the livestock markets (kara) of any of these markets, warning against any attempts to violate the order.
“People should not be seen carrying any weapons into the markets and no person should be seen attacking or threatening anybody in the name of whatever group or organisations.
“Security agencies are, by this notice, directed to ensure that people carry out their lawful businesses within and around the markets, without harassment or intimidation.
“The Task Force on the implementation of the Executive Order of the state should ensure compliance and guard against any breach of the order”, Dosara said.
The commissioner added that the government would not hesitate to once again close down any market found to be violating the order (NAN)
