THE Zamfara State Government has ordered immediate restriction of movement along the state’s borders with Katsina and Sokoto states from 7p.m to 6a.m.
Commissioner for Information and Culture, Manir Haidara, who disclosed this decision on Tuesday, April 2, in Gusau, the state capital, said the directive was part of the decision of the State Security Council meeting.
He stated: “As from 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 7p.m to 6a.m daily.
“This is to tackle the incessant kidnapping of travellers along the Sokoto-Gusau-Funtua highway and part of the state government’s measures to reduce and address kidnapping activities by bandits, especially along highways in the state.”
Haidara charged all motorists and travellers to abide by government order, saying “security agencies are directed to monitor the two borders and ensure full compliance.”
