Insecurity: Gov. Bala  suspends 25 Cattle Markets In Bauchi 

By: Ajiya Ayuba, Bauchi 

The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, on Thursday approved the immediate suspension of all commercial activities in some cattle markets operating in Alkaleri, Bauchi, Kirfi and Tafawa-Balewa Local Government Areas of the State.

In a press statement signed by the governor’s special adviser on media and publicity, Mukhtar Gidado and made available to journalists in Bauchi.

The suspended cattle markets include; Alkaleri, Mansur, Futuk, Ÿalo, Gwana, Yalon Gurza, Kuka, Rimi, Pali, Bokwas, Kwaimawa, Mai – Ari, Gajin Duguri,  Maina Ma’aji all in Alkaleri local government.

Others are Lariski, Bara, Sharfuri (night market), Cheledi and Boli of Kirfi LGA, then Burga, Bununu, Ball, kulumbo and Zwall of Tafawa-Balewa local government and Liman Katagum of Bauchi local government.

He said that the measure has been taken to address security concerns arising from the use of such markets to support criminal activities including rampant cattle rustling, killings, kidnapping for ransom, extortion, facilitation of exchange of weapons and illegal monetary supply among others.

He further said that all above mentioned cattle markets had become tactical targets for criminals who steal livestock, terrorize traders, and disrupt food supply chains, causing significant economic losses which the government views as unacceptable and a threat to sustained livelihood of the adjoining communities.

According to the press statement “The measure is temporary and will remain in force until significant improvement is achieved, Security Agencies have been directed to ensure full compliance with the order”

Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir further urged all the local government chairmen, Emirs, District Heads,

traditional leaders and Village Heads of the affected areas to take appropriate measures to sensitive their subjects on the measure and also ensure the effective monitoring of the implementation of the order.