Banditry: Gov Masari Approves Reopening Of Filling Stations, Cattle Markets

• The filling stations and cattle markets were closed down since September last year as part of the Security Challenges Containment Orders signed into law…

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has approved for the immediate reopening of all filling stations and cattle markets earlier closed down on account of cattle rustling and armed banditry in the state.

The governor however instructed the two Emirate Councils in the State to admonish District and Village Heads of the affected areas to be vigilant and ensure that no any act of connivance by Sarakunan Fawa and others is allowed.

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A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mustapha Inuwa warned that Government would not hesitate to re-enact the closure where a resurgence of any dubious activity is noticed.

The filling stations and cattle markets were closed down since September last year as part of the Security Challenges Containment Orders signed into law by the Government to curtail the supply of fuel to bandits and the transactions on rustled animals in the State.

The two security containment orders include among others, closing two major roads: Jibia to Gurbin Baure and Kankara to Sheme.

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