Matawalle Reopens Weekly Markets In Zamfara, Retains Ban On Animal Sale

Due to the reduction in bandits attacks in Zamfara State, Governor Bello Matawalle has reopened some weekly markets that were closed some months ago.

The governor directed the immediate reopening of the markets in a statement signed by the Commissioner of Information, Ibrahim Magaji Dosara, on Monday.

The commissioner noted that the markets, which were closed due to the insecurity situation in the state, were reopened due to the improvement in the security situation and a series of requests by members of the public.

Dosara, however, disclosed that the ban on the sales of animals in those markets is still in effect, warning against any act of violations of law and order in the markets

He stated the markets reopened are Nassarawa Burkullu in Bukkuyum Local Government, Talata-Mafara market in Talata-Mafara Local Government, Gusau market in Gusau Local Government and Shinkafi market in Shinkafi Local Government.

Others are Kasuwar Daji in Kaura-Namoda Local Government, Nassarawa Godel in Birnin Magaji Local Government and Danjibga market in Tsafe Local Government Area.

He said: “Following reports of some sanity in some parts of the state, and the series of requests by members of the public for the reopening of some weekly markets, the state government has considered and approved the reopening of some weekly markets, beginning from Monday, November 1, 2021.”

“The state government however did not approve the reopening of livestock markets (kara) of any these markets.

“The government equally warned against any act of violations of law and order in the markets.”