Zamfara lifts ban on rallies, reopens shut markets, schools

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle

The Zamfara State Government has lifted the embargo it imposed on political activities in the state following resurgence of banditry and kidnapping.

The state’s Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara, said the government also lifted the curfew imposed on Gummi, Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas due to resurgence of banditry and kidnapping.

He said that schools, markets and public places recently closed by the government in nine towns due to heightened insecurity in the affected areas have been reopened.

Dosara said that the approval followed the satisfactory reports received on the security situation in those communities.

“In view of the above, government has lifted the embargo it enforced on political activities in the state.

“People are advised to conduct themselves in accordance with the rule of law, as government will not condone any act capable of disrupting the peace and tranquillity being restored by our gallant security operatives,” the commissioner said.

Dosara, however, said that government would not compromise its constitutional responsibilities to provide adequate security to the people of the state.

The government reassured the people of its commitment to protect lives and property.

The Zamfara government on October 13, by Executive Order No.10, banned all political rallies and election campaigns in the state, citing resurgence of banditry and kidnapping in some communities.

The Star