Zamfara State government has imposed curfew around Katsina/Sokoto borders between the hours of 7pm to 6am to curb insecurity.
This was made known by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Manir Haidara, during an interaction with the press on Tuesday in Gusau, the state capital.
The commissioner maintained that the directive was part of the decision of the State Security Council Meeting, according to Daily Post.
“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 7:00 pm to 6:00 am daily.
“This is to tackle the incessant kidnapping of travellers along the Sokoto-Gusau-Funtua highway.
“This is part of the state government’s measures to reduce and address kidnapping activities by bandits, especially along highways in the state,” he said.
He called on all motorists and travellers to abide by the government’s order.
“Security agencies are directed to monitor the two borders and ensure full compliance,” he added.
