The Zamfara state government has approved the reopening of some markets which were closed over rising security challenge in the state.
In a statement issued on Monday, Ibrahim Dosara, Zamfara commissioner for information, said approval to reopen came after the government received reports of normalcy in the affected
He, however, said livestock or any related markets are excluded and should remain closed.
The statement reads: “This is to inform the general public that following reports of 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, Nov. 1, 2021,”
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“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.
“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.
“People should not be seen carrying any weapons into the markets and no person should be seen attacking or threatening anybody 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.
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“The task force on the implementation of the executive order of the state should ensure compliance and guard against any breach of the order.”
