By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
The Yobe State Government has announced the temporary shutdown of three major weekly markets—Katarko, Kukareta, and Buni Yadi—citing operational reasons linked to ongoing security efforts in the region.
According to a statement released by the Special Adviser on Security Matters to Governor Mai Mala Buni, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam (Rtd), the decision is aimed at supporting ongoing counter-insurgency operations and ensuring the long-term safety of residents.
General Abdulsalam explained that the closure is a strategic step to enhance the impact of proactive security measures currently being implemented across the affected areas.
“This temporary closure is necessary to meet certain operational objectives and to further improve the overall security landscape of the state,” he said. “While we acknowledge the potential inconvenience this may cause, it is a sacrifice we must make in our collective interest.”
He further assured the public that efforts are being made to expedite the operations, to reducelessention of the market closures and lessening the impact on citizens’ livelihoods.
“We appeal for your patience, cooperation, and understanding. The support of the public is vital to the success of these operations, which are ultimately aimed at restoring peace and stability,” he added.
The government reassures residents that the affected markets will be reopened soon, In Shaa Allah, once the security objectives have been fully achieved.
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