Banditry: Zamfara announces lockdown in 3 LGAs, suspends political activities | TheCable
The Zamfara government has announced a total lockdown in Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi LGAs of the state following the resurgence of bandit attacks.
“The government announces a lockdown in nine major towns to stop the spate of the attacks on such communities in the affected areas,” the statement reads.Advertisement “Others are the Daki Takwas to Zuru Road, Kucheri-Bawaganga – Wanke Road, Magami to Dangulbi Road and Gusau to Magami Road. “Stakeholders invited for the Friday APC stakeholders’ meeting are hereby advised to hold on for a new date for the meeting,” the statement reads.“Political meetings and gatherings at individual residences are also banned with immediate effect.”The state government said the decision is without prejudice to anyone, adding that it is intended to arrest insecurity before it gets out of control.
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