Zamfara Imposes Curfew In Jangebe After Violent Protests

The Zamfara state government has imposed a curfew on the troubled Jangebe town, following civil unrest after the return of the abducted schoolgirls.

A statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Sulaiman Tunau Anka, said the decision was taken so as to prevent any further breach of peace.

‘’Similarly, there is strong 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,’’ said the statement.

‘’The state government is poised to ensure the 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,” the statement added.

The youths were said to have staged a protest when the state government officials came to the town to reunite the abducted schoolgirls with their parents.

The youths were said to have expressed their anger with the government and protested kidnappings and killings in the state.

Violence, however, broke out when they were prevented from getting through to the government officials.