ZAMFARA GOVT. APPROVES RE-OPENING OF 7 WEEKLY MARKETS
Governor Bello Matawallen Maradun of Zamfara State has approved reopening of seven weekly markets across the state, earlier closed as part of measures to address security challenges.
This is contained in a statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ibrahim Magaji Dosara, on Monday in Gusau.
“This is to inform the general public that following reports of some sanity in parts of the state, and series of requests by members of the public, the government has considered and approved reopening of the following weekly markets, beginning from Monday, November 1st 2021.
“The markets include; Nasarawar Burkullu Market, Bukkuyum local government area; Talata Mafara market, Talata Mafara local government area and Gusau market, Gusau local government area.
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Others are, Shinkafi market, Shinkafi local government area; Kasuwar Daji market, Kaura Namoda local government area; Nasarawar Godel market, Birnin-Magaji local government area and Danjibga market, Tsafe local government area,” Dosara said.
He noted that the state government, however, did not approve re-opening of livestock markets (kara) of any of these markets.
He said that the state government also warned against any act of violations of law and order in the markets.
“People should not be seen carrying any weapons into the markets and no person should be seen attacking or threatening any body in the name of whatever group or organisations.
“Security agencies are by this notice, directed to ensure that people carry out their lawful businesses within and around the markets without harassment or intimidation.
“Task Force for the implementation of executive order of the state should ensure compliance and guard against breach of the order”, he explained.
The commissioner added that the government would not hesitate to close down once again, any market found to be violating the order.
