Three local government areas of  Zamfara,  have been locked down by the state government to check  the spate of attacks on the  communities.  The affected local governments are Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi.

The governor, Bello Matawalle also ordered the immediate suspension of all APC meetings and activities as part of his government’s concern and sympathy to the affected people and communities.

Announcing the lockdown, the state government in a  statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara, yesterday in Gusau, said:

“The government announces a lockdown in nine major towns to stop the spate of the attacks on such communities in the affected areas.

“These are Yarkofoji, Birnin Tudu, Rini, Gora Namaye, Janbako, Faru, Kaya, Boko and Mada towns.

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“Government also announced the closing down of markets in Danjibga and Bagega as well as Colony to Lambar Boko Road, Bakura to Lambar Damri Road and Mayanchi- Daki Takwas to Gummi Road.

“Others are the Daki Takwas to Zuru Road, Kucheri- Bawaganga – Wanke Road, Magami to Dangulbi Road and Gusau to Magami Road.

‘The measures were taken to facilitate the efforts of security operatives in flushing out criminal elements in those areas,” the government said.

On the suspension of all APC meetings and activities in the affected areas, the statement said: “Stakeholders invited for the Friday APC Stakeholders’ Meeting are hereby advised to hold on for a new date for the meeting.

“Furthermore, the government has suspended all political activities in the state till further notice. “Political meetings and gatherings at individual residences are also banned with immediate effect.”