Governor Matawalle Explains Why Telecoms Services Were Shut Down In The State

Governor Matawalle Bello

Governor Matawalle Bello has opened up on why all telecommunications networks in Zamfara state were shut down.

Speaking to DW Hausa Service on Monday September 6, Matawalle said the security forces in collaboration with local vigilantes were taking the fight into the bandits’ enclaves as directed by army chief, Yahaya Farouk.

He also revealed that shutting down of telcoms networks and closing of local markets have started making impact.

He said;

“The bandits are releasing their captives, they are abandoning their motorcycles after running out of fuel. Many of the bandits have been killed by the security forces and the security personnel will sustain the offensive against them until we wipe them out from Zamfara."