Zulum Reopens Cattle Market On Nigeria’s Border

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has reopened a major cattle market along the Nigeria/Cameroon border in the northeast part of the country shut down over six years ago due to Boko Haram attacks.

Zulum flagged off the reopening of the cattle market at Gamboru-Ngala, a twin town at the edge of the central part of Borno State along the border with Cameroon Republic Saturday.

“I am glad to officially flag off reopening of Gamboru Ngala international cattle market which was closed for more than six years due to activities of Boko Haram terrorists,” the governor declared.

The reopening of the market, an economic life wire and trading hub of the area, accentuates gradual return of social and economic activities to the area.

Governor Zulum, however, warned traders and cattle dealers against sabotage of government security measures in the area. “As you resume transportation of cattle from Ngala to Maiduguri and other parts of the country. I want to sound a strong warning particularly to cattle marketers and all stakeholders to desist from any act of sabotage,” he said.

He assured the people of the area of government’s support for their businesses and urged them to cooperate with the military and other security agencies.

He congratulated the marketers, stressing that the resumption of cattle businesses around the border area would enhance means of livelihood and also help in generating revenue to the government purse.

Commanding Officer (CO), 3 Battalion Nigerian Army Gamboru-Ngala, Lt. Col Tolu Adedokun, assured the people of the area of adequate security, protection of lives and property.