The Zamfara government has apologised for shutting down five broadcast stations in the state.
The affected media stations are the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN)’s Pride FM, Gamji TV, and FM, Al umma TV.
The development came after the governor, Bello Matawalle had announced a total lockdown in Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi LGAs of the state following the resurgence of bandit attacks.
Matawalle also ordered the suspension of political meetings and activities in the affected communities.
Speaking on the issue, Abdullahi Shinkafi, chairman of the state committee on prosecution of banditry and related offences, apologised to the media during a press conference on Monday.
Shinkafi said the government was angered by the alleged violation of the executive order.