Adamawa Traditional Ruler Closes Markets Along Nigeria, Cameroon Border to Curb COVID-19 Spread
The Gangwari of Ganye Chiefdom in Adamawa State, Alhaji Umaru Sanda, has ordered closure of all markets and movement at the borders areas between Nigeria and Cameroon to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic into the country through his chiefdom .
His chiefdom comprises three Local Government Areas namely Ganye, Jada and Toungo located at the southern part of the state. It is bounded by the Republic of Cameroon in the South -east,Taraba state in the West, Fofure LGA and Mayo Belwa LGA in the East and North respectively. “l was told that some of these defaulters usually trek through footpaths into Ganye. l have deployed vigilante and hunters in these areas to stop them from coming into my chiefdom.”
He said because of the high rate of kidnapping farmers, don’t go to the farm for fear of being kidnapped, adding that kidnapping is alien to Ganye people but it is common now and has driven many from investing in the area. He said the only way out was for the society to return to where it used to be, adding that government and stakeholders needed to collaborate on how to create employment for the youths and lay emphasis on morality and good home upbringing.
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