Shutdown of broadcast stations in Zamfara backed by executive order - Official

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Shutdown of broadcast stations in Zamfara backed by executive order - Official
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The shutting down of the broadcast stations has generated public outrage

The Zamfara state government says it ordered the closure of some broadcast stations in the state on the strength of an executive order barring broadcast stations from airing political activities in the state.

Federal, state and local highways have been overtaken by terrorists, attacking killing and abducting motorists.The order banned all political gatherings until the security situation improves. “Political meetings and gatherings at individual residences are also banned with immediate effect. “Total shutdown areas are Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi as well as the following towns and villages Yarkofoji, Birnin Tudu, Rini, Gora Namaye, Janbako, Faru, Kaya, Boko and Mada. All movements are henceforth restricted in the afore-mentioned local governments and towns,”

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