By NABILU BALARABE

The Yobe Government has announced a temporary closure of three weekly markets for counter-insurgency operational reasons.

They are Katarko, Kukareta and Buni Yadi weekly markets.

This is contained in a statement by Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam (rtd), the Adviser to Governor Mai Mala Buni on Security Matters.

He said the closure would pave way for proactive engagements, and consolidate on successes recorded in the operation across the state.

“This temporary measure became necessary to achieve some set targets to improve the security situation in the affected areas and the state in general.

“Although this decision may come with its attendant consequences, it has however, become necessary in our collective interest and for the success of the operation.

“Efforts are ongoing to hasten the operation to minimize the pains of the temporary closure of the markets on the wellbeing of the citizens,” Abdulsalam said.

He pleaded for support, cooperation and understanding of the general public for the success of the operation aimed at ensuring peace and security in the state.

“All concerned are by this, reassured that the temporary closed markets would be reopened in the coming days,” the official said. (NAN)