Zamfara and Sokoto Governors Impose Curfews and Restrictions Amid Rising Banditry

Following the abduction of over 70 students from Government Day Secondary School in Zamfara State, the state governor, Bello Matawalle, has imposed a curfew in all 14 local government areas and closed all primary and secondary schools in the state. Meanwhile, the Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has restricted movements in certain areas and local governments due to increasing banditry in the region.

The governors' actions come as part of efforts to curb the growing threat of banditry in the two states. The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 73 students, who were taken by suspected bandits from the school premises on Wednesday. Security personnel have been deployed to search and rescue the abducted students.

Key Takeaways:

• The Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has imposed a curfew in all 14 local government areas and closed all primary and secondary schools in the state to prevent future incidents.
• The curfew will be in effect from 8pm to 6am in Gusau, the state capital, and from 6pm to 6am in the remaining 13 local government areas.
• The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has restricted movements in certain areas and local governments due to increasing banditry in the region.
• The restricted areas include Iso Marnona Road, which has been closed to all motorists until further notice.
• The governor has also prohibited the sale of second-hand motorcycles, carrying of three persons on motorcycles, and the operation of commercial tricycles and motorcycles from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am in the state capital.
• Only essential workers, including health personnel, security personnel, and journalists, are allowed to use tricycles and motorcycles beyond the restricted hours.

Statistics:

• Over 73 students have been confirmed abducted from Government Day Secondary School in Zamfara State.
• The abduction occurred on Wednesday when suspected bandits stormed the school premises and took the students to an undisclosed location.
• The Zamfara State Police Command has deployed search and rescue teams to work with the military to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted students.
• The Sokoto State Governor has restricted movements in 13 local governments and certain areas, including Iso Marnona Road and commercial tricycle and motorcycle operations.

Sources:

• THISDAY
• A statement by the Director of Press to the Zamfara State Governor, Yusuf Idris Gusau
• A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Orientation in Sokoto State, Isa Bajini Galadanci