Zamfara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of some cattle markets in five Local Government Areas of the state to tackle cattle rustling.
According to Leadership, this was announced in a statement issued by the state Commissioner of Information and culture, Manir Haidara, noting that the decision to temporarily close the cattle markets was taken during the State Security Council Meeting.
The affected cattle markets include, Danjibga and kunchin kalgo in Tsafe local government area, Bagega and Wuya cattles market in Anka local government area, Dangulbi and Dansadau in Maru local government area, Dauran in Zurmi local government area and Nasarawar Burkullu in Bukkuyim local government area.
The statement read, “the closure of the cattle market was a result of the nefarious activities of selling and loading of rustled cattles by the suspected members of armed bandits.”
The council members urged security agencies and Directorate of Animal Health and Livestock Development to ensure strict compliance.
The council further assured the general public and the relevant stakeholders of it’s commitment to monitoring and reviewing the progress with a view to restore peace in the affected cattle market.
