The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mannir Haidara, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the directive was part of the decision of the State Security Council meeting.
“As of today, the State Government has ordered restriction of movement along the Yankara border of Zamfara with Katsina state and Bimasa Zamfara border with Sokoto State from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily,” he said.
He said this was to tackle the incessant kidnapping of travellers along the Sokoto-Gusau-Funtua highway.
According to the commissioner, all motorists and travellers are directed to abide by the government’s order as security agencies are directed to monitor the two borders and ensure full compliance.
