Zamfara State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state following what happened on Wednesday March 3, when the 279 abducted schoolgirls of Government Secondary School were reunited with their parents.
According to reports, security operatives allegedly opened fire after anxious parents disrupted the ceremony organized to reunite them with their daughters. One person died and two others sustained gunshot wounds.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Sulaiman Tunau Anka, the curfew began on Wednesday and all market activities in the town suspended until further notice.
The statement said, “Sequel to an unfortunate civil disobedience which took place at Jangebe town after the return of the released abducted school children, the Zamfara State government has approved the imposition of a dusk-to-dawn curfew at Jangebe town starting from Wednesday, 3/3/2021. This is to prevent any further breach of peace.
“Similarly, there is strong discovered evidence of market activities in the town that aid and abet bandits activities in the town and neighbouring communities. Consequently, all market activities in the town are hereby suspended until further notice.
“The state government is poised to ensure safety of lives and properties of its citizens at all cost.
“With this announcement, the Zamfara State Police Command is hereby enjoined to ensure total enforcement.”
