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Sokoto Government Opens Weekly Markets, Distribute Relief Materials To IDPs

By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto

Sokoto state government has announced the opening of all weekly market hitherto shut the markets following the recommendation of the state security council order to forestall violence occasioned by bandits attacks in parts of the state.

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal relaxed the restriction on Monday while distributing relief materials to IDPs at the Masallaci Gongono in Tangaza local government area, as contained in a release by his media aide, Muhammad Bello.

According to Tambuwal, the reopening of the markets is as a result of the improvement of the security in the areas affected. Meanwhile, the governor has again reiterated the state government resolve on the banning of self acclaimed security agents (Yan Sa Kai).

He stated that anybody wishing to contribute to ensuring security should join the vigilante group which is recommended and lawfully recognized by the state government and security agencies.

He also charged people of the state to be vigilant at all time while running their businesses and daily activities; and report any suspicious behavior or criminals to the security agents.

He assured the people of the area that the state government will not relent in its efforts at taking various measures aimed at protecting the lives and property of the citizenry.

While commiserating with the IDPs, Gov Tambuwal urged them to intensify prayers for the overcoming of the security challenges in the state.

In his address the chairman of Tangaza local government area, Bashir Salihu Kalenjeni said there are about 7000 IDPs situated in different locations across the area.

He thanked the state government for the quick intervention in supporting the IDPs and also commended it for its collaboration with security agencies in addressing the security challenges in the state.

Items distributed to the IDPs include: bags of rice, millet, Garri. blankets, mats, buckets among others.

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