BREAKING: Zamfara Govt Imposes Curfew In The State Amid Tensions

The Zamfara State Government has imposed a statewide curfew after the governorship election.

This was contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Gusau, the State capital by the state commissioner for information, Ibrahim Magaji Dosara.

According to the statement, the measure was taken to check violence.

“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.

“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.”