Zamfara Government Reopens Schools After Improved Security Report

Zamfara state government has lifted reopened some schools earlier closed due to resurgence of banditry.

 The government also lifted an embargo it imposed on political activities in the state following resurgence of banditry and kidnapping as contained in a statement  by the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Dosara, on Monday in Gusau.

According to the statement, the government also lifted curfews earlier imposed on Gummi, Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas.

He said that schools, markets and public places recently closed by the government in nine towns due to heightened insecurity in the affected areas have been reopened.

Dosara said that the approval followed the satisfactory reports received on the security situation in those communities.

“In view of the above, government has lifted the embargo it enforced on political activities in the state.

“People are advised to conduct themselves in accordance with the rule of law, as government will not condone any act capable of disrupting the peace and tranquility being restored by our gallant security operatives,” the commissioner said.

Dosara, however, said that government would not compromise its constitutional responsibilities to provide adequate security to the people of the state.

The government reassured the people of its commitment to protect lives and property.

NAN