Banditry : Zamfara Govt Shuts Down Cattle Markets

Zamfara state government has closed down cattle markets in five local government areas with immediate effect.

A statement issued on Sunday by the state commissioner of information and culture, Mannir Haidara said the decision to close the cattle markets was taken during the State Executive meeting.

TheDanjibga affected cattle markets included and Kunchin Kalgo in Tsafe local government area, Bagega and Wuya cattle markets in Anka local government area, Dangulbi and Dansadau in the Maru local government area, Dauran in the Zurmi local government area, and Nasarawar Burkullu in Bukkuyum local government area in the state.

According to the report, the closure of the cattle market was as a result of the nefarious activities of selling and loading rustled cattle by suspected armed bandits.

The council members, however, called on security agencies and the Directorate of Animal Health and Livestock Development to ensure strict compliance.

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