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ZAMFARA: Govt lifts ban on political rallies, reopens markets, schools in affected towns

THE state government has lifted the embargo it imposed on political activities in the state following resurgence of banditry and kidnapping.

This information was made available in a statement yesterday in Gusau by the commissioner for information, Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara.

According to the commissioner, the government also withdrew the curfew that had been imposed on the local governments of Gummi, Anka, and Bukkuyum because of banditry and kidnapping.

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 also been reopened.

Dosara stated that the decision came after satisfactory reports on the state of security in particular communities were obtained.

The government informed the people that it would strive to safeguard their lives and property.

Recall that reports reveals that Zamfara government on Oct. 13, by Executive Order No.10, banned all political rallies and electioneering campaigns in the state citing resurgence of banditry and kidnapping in some communities.

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