Eid-el-Kabir: Bauchi lifts suspension on cattle markets

The Bauchi State Government has lifted the suspension placed on commercial activities in some cattle markets across the state ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival. Recall that the state government had on April 9 announced the immediate suspension of activities in selected cattle markets located in Alkaleri, Bauchi, Kirfi and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas for security reasons. However, the lifting was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bala Mohammed, Mukhtar Gidado. According to the statement, Mohammed approved the immediate lifting of the suspension on commercial activities in some cattle markets operating within the affected local government areas. • Why Ojude Oba will hold despite Awujale’s passage – Organisers • Bauchi man in custody for raping teenage relative • Aspirant cries foul over Bauchi South APC primary The statement read, “This has become necessary in view of their strategic importance in livestock trading and the need to enable citizens have access to the markets to purchase the required sacrificial livestock for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival.” Gidado explained that the measure would last for a period of two weeks. He added that the decision was taken in consultation with security agencies, who, alongside local authorities and traditional leaders, would continue to monitor activities in the markets to ensure security and peaceful conduct.