Zamfara Police ban social gathering over threats by insurgents

The Zamfara State police command has suspended all forms of meetings, procession, partying and unlawful gatherings over threats by insurgents.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Muhammed Shehu, disclosed that the command instituted the order to safeguard the peace, in view of the prevailing threat to security and safety by Boko Haram and other criminal elements in the state

“Consequently, all forms of meetings, processions, partying and all forms of gatherings by all manners of people in the state are hereby banned until further notice,” the police spokesman warned.

He noted that the Command seeks for continued support and cooperation of all and sundry to prevent the calamity, saying that security is the responsibility of everybody.

The commissioner of police, CP Usman Nagogo explained that the people of Zamfara State deserve a secured environment that would boost the socio-economic situation of the state.

SP Muhammed Shehu further appealed to the citizens to endeavour to report any suspected movement of person or persons to the nearest security agency for immediate action.