Close markets trading in rustled cattle, police urge Zamfara govt

The Zamfara state police command has stated that it would advise the state government to close down identified markets in the state where rustled cattle were being sold.

The state Commissioner of Police (CP), Alhaji Usman Nagogo, disclosed this Tuesday in Gusau while meeting with the leaders of Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and other stakeholders in the state.

Nagogo said the measure became necessary considering the increase in cattle rustling activities in the state.

“We learnt there are some identified markets where rustled animals, especially cows, are being sold; we consider this as a big threat to security activities in the state. Despite the measures taken by the state government, it is still facing serious increase in cattle rustling activities.

“We consider these markets as major factors fueling cattle rustling activities in the state; hence, we have invited stakeholders for this meeting to discuss the problem and find solutions. We are going to brief the state government about this meeting, then we will advise for the closure of those identified markets,” he said.

The chairman, Miyetti-Allah in Zamfara, Umar Aliyu, commended the CP for inviting them for the meeting.

Aliyu called on the stakeholders to support and cooperate with government on the peace initiatives.

In his remarks, the Sarkin-Fawa of Gusau, Alhaji Malami Sarkin Fawa, assured of the continued support and cooperation of all butchers in ensuring peace and stability in the state.

He urged the police command to investigate the leadership crisis in the Cattle Dealers Association in the state. (NAN)

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