SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS IN SOME CATTLE MARKETS IN ALKALERI, BAUCHI, KIRFI & TAFAWA BALEWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS
The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON , Fnipr ( Kauran Daular Usmaniyya) has approved the immediate suspension of all commercial activities in some cattle markets operating in Alkaleri, Bauchi, Kirfi and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas of the State.
2. The identified markets based on the LGAs are as follows:
ALKALERI LGA
1. Alkaleri
2. Mansur
3. Futuk
4. Ÿalo
5. Gwana
6. Yalon Gurza
7. Kuka
8. Rimi
9. Pali
10. Bokwas
11. Kwaimawa
12. Mai – Ari
13. Gajin Duguri
14. Maina Ma’aji
BAUCHI LGA
1. Liman katagum
KIRFI LGA
1. Lariski
2. Bara
3. Sharfuri (night market) ,
4. Cheledi
5. Boli
TAFAWA BALEWA
1. Burga
2. Bununu
3. Ball
4. kulumbo
5. Zwall
3. The measure has been taken to address security concerns arising from the use of such markets to support criminal activities including rampant cattle rustling, killings, kidnapping for ransom, extortion, facilitation of exchange of weapons and illegal monetary supply among others.
4. The markets, while in operation, had become tactical targets for criminals who steal livestock, terrorize traders, and disrupt food supply chains, causing significant economic losses which the Government views as unacceptable and a threat to sustained livelihood of the adjoining communities.
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5. While the measure is temporary and will remain in force until significant improvement is achieved, Security Agencies have been directed to ensure full compliance with the order. The Local Government Councils, the traditional rulers of the affected areas including Emirs, District Heads and Village Heads are to take appropriate measures to sensitive their subjects on the measure and also ensure the effective monitoring of the implementation of the order.
Signed
Mukhtar Gidado
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor
9th April , 2026.
