Following the resurgence of bandit attacks, Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has declared a total lockdown in three Local Government Areas of the state.
Anka, Bukkuyum, and Gummi are the LGs affected.
Gov. Matawalle also ordered the immediate suspension of all political activities in the state, including APC meetings, until further notice, as part of efforts to aid security operatives in their efforts to flush out criminal elements in those areas.
He ordered the closure of markets in Danjibga and Bagega, as well as the roads from Colony to Lambar Boko, Bakura to Lambar Damri, Mayanchi-Daki Takwas to Gummi Road, Daki Takwas to Zuru Road, Kucheri-Bawaganga-Wanke Road, Magami to Dangulbi Road, and Gusau to Magami Road.
While expressing his concern about the resurgence of banditry and the recent killings of innocent people in Gusau, Tsafe, Gummi, Bukkuyum, Anka Bungudu, Maru, Maradun, and Kaura Namoda local government areas, the Governor also advised all stakeholders invited to the Friday APC meeting to wait for a new date.
The state government, on the other hand, directed security personnel to deal with those found in violation of the orders.