From Abdullahi Adamu Gusau
Sequel to chaotic situation witnessed in Gusau and some parts of the state after the conclusion of governatial elections, Zamfara state government has placed a statewide curfew to restore normalcy.
According to a press release issued by the state commissioner of information, Ibrahim Magaji Dosara, “the
government of Zamfara state has noticed with dismay, the wanton destruction and vandalisation of government and public property and assets where several innocent citizens are being inflicted with various degrees of injuries in the name of celebration of yesterday’s declaration of Governorship election results.
Reports available to the government indicate that in lives were lost, houses and personal effects destroyed and shops were burgled”
The press release added that,
“to guard against these acts, government finds it imperative to impose statewide curfew
from 8 pm to 6am until peace is restored.”
Security agencies are therefore directed to ensure compliance
The duration of the curfew was not however stated in the release.
