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Banditry: Zamfara Govt imposes curfew along Sokoto, Katsina borders

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Banditry: Zamfara Govt imposes curfew along Sokoto, Katsina borders

Zamfara State Government has ordered immediate restriction of movement along the stateā€™s borders with Katsina and Sokoto from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am due to the resurgence of terroristsā€™ attacks on innocent travelers.

The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mannir Haidara, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the directive was part of the decision of the State Security Council meeting.

ā€œAs of today, the State Government has ordered restriction of movement along Yankara border of Zamfara with Katsina state and Bimasa Zamfara border with Sokoto State from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily,ā€ he said.

He said this was to tackle the incessant kidnapping of travelers along the Sokoto-Gusau-Funtua highway.

According to the Commissioner, all motorists and travelers are directed to abide by the governmentā€™s order as security agencies are directed to monitor the two borders and ensure full compliance.