Border Closure: The Pain, Anguish Of Sokoto, Kebbi Communities Illela, Kamba, Dole Kaina and Lolo border communities in Sokoto and Kebbi states, used to be beehives of activities. Sadly, the recent order to close the
Illela, Kamba, Dole Kaina and Lolo border communities in Sokoto and Kebbi states, used to be beehives of activities. Sadly, the recent order to close the borders in these communities is, gradually turning these villages into ghost town. In this report,, captures the locals’ compliance to the harsh directive, their mood, in relation to the consequences that awaits them.
For residents facing the same predicament in Kebbi State at the Kamba /Niger Republic border, the closure and total adherence to the order by all security agencies has resulted in unimaginable loss for the farmers who can no longer access their farms to harvest their crops. Thus, leading to upshot in the price of foodstuff in the local markets.
At the Dole Kaina border, 59 bags of fertilizer from Cotonou in Benin Republic and four bags of locally blended snuff as well as two bales of used belts from Ghana, were seized. Speaking further on how peacefully the villagers relates with each other despite being citizens of different countries, Alhasan said: “Villages in Benin Republic such as Iluwa, Madakali, Kwa’ategi, Garu, Gada, Buzukali, Matavi, that border us in Lolo, used to come here for medical attention. We go to the same markets. In fact, in some of the places, you cannot differentiate any clear boundary landmark between Benin Republic and Nigeria except for a mere culvert which stands as the boundary.
Narrating further, Ibrahim said: “We were called and briefed on the development and we quickly rushed to the border in anticipation that the Customs and other security agencies at the border will respect our genuine plea. We stood there at the Lolo border post for hours, seeing our wife from a short distance and even communicating with her via phone but could not help in any way.
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