Zamfara, on Wednesday ordered the immediate restriction of movement along the state’s borders with Katsina and Sokoto from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am. 

The development according to the Zamfara State Government is due to the resurgence of terrorists’ attacks on innocent travelers.

This was revealed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture of Zamfara, Mannir Haidara, in a statement, noting that the directive was part of the decision of the State Security Council meeting.

Haidara stressed that “As of 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 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily.”

According to the commissioner, all motorists and travelers are directed to abide by the government’s order as security agencies are directed to monitor the two borders and ensure full compliance.