Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has ordered the immediate closure of all cattle markets in four Local Government Areas of the state due to serious security concerns.
The affected areas are Alkaleri, Bauchi, Kirfi, and Tafawa Balewa LGAs. The decision was announced on Friday, April 10, 2026, in a statement by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado.
According to the statement, the markets have become hotspots for various criminal activities, including cattle rustling, killings, kidnapping for ransom, extortion, illegal arms dealing, and other illicit transactions.
Criminal elements have been using the markets to steal livestock, terrorise traders, and disrupt food supply chains, causing significant economic losses to communities.
The closed markets include:Alkaleri LGA: 14 markets (Alkaleri, Mansur, Futuk, Yalo, Gwana, Yalon Gurza, Kuka, Rimi, Pali, Bokwas, Kwaimawa, Mai Ari, Gajin Duguri, and Maina Ma’aji)
Kirfi LGA: Lariski Bara, Sharfuri (night market), Cheledi, and Boli
Tafawa Balewa LGA: Burga, Bununu, Ball, Kulumbo, and Zwall
Bauchi LGA: Liman Katagum cattle market
The government described the closure as temporary and said the markets will remain shut until there is a significant improvement in the security situation in those areas.
Security agencies have been directed to enforce the order strictly, while local government councils and traditional rulers (emirs, district heads, and village heads) have been tasked with sensitising residents and monitoring compliance.
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
No comments
Post a Comment
Kindly drop a comment below.
(Comments are moderated. Clean comments will be approved immediately)
Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com