The Zamfara state government has announced the closure of the popular Maru market over fear that bandits could attack people despite Friday being the market day.
A statement by the Commissioner of Information,MANNIR HAIDARA said Following the reports of security problems and some acts of terrorism happening in Maru town, the local government headquarters and some villages near Maru town, the Zamfara State government wishes to inform the public of the immediate closure of the Maru Town Market.
The State Governor, DAUDA LAWAL is sympathizing with the families of those who lost their lives during the bandits attack last Thursday night.
Bandits had earlier attacked the Nasarawa area in Maru town, the headquarters of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The invaders stormed the area in the early hours of Friday and shot sporadically to scare residents.
They were said to have arrived at the LG in large numbers heavily armed.