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Nigeria's restive north-western Zamfara state has imposed a curfew along its borders with Sokoto and Katsina states in a bid to curb escalating cases of kidnapping in the area. Jose Tembe
Movement will be restricted between 19:00 and 06:00 local time, the state's Commissioner for Information and Culture Alhaji Mannir Haidara was quoted as saying. BBC News, Maputo
“This is to tackle the incessant kidnapping of travellers along the Sokoto-Gusau-Funtua highway," Mr Haidara added.
Cases of kidnapping for ransom have surged in north-western Nigeria, where armed gangs, locally referred to as bandits, target villages, schools, and travellers. Mozambique’s agriculture ministry has banned the import of dog breeds considered to be dangerous.
Last month, dozens of schoolchildren were abducted but later rescued in Kaduna state. The decision is aimed at combatting the numerous dog attacks that have been reported all
The criminal gangs continue to carry out mass abductions and demand hefty payments to release victims, even though ransom payments are outlawed in Nigeria. over the Southern African country.
Dog bites are common in Mozambique. In the first half of last year, around 9,000 people were bitten, a reduction of 21% from 2022.
Some of the attacks have ended in serious injuries, amputations and even death.
The ban affects 26 breeds, including pit bulls, Rottweilers, bull
terriers, bullmastiffs, German Shepherds, and Boerboels.
The measure however excludes dogs used by public security agencies, private security companies and disaster and rescue services.
Guide dogs and companion dogs for disabled people are also exempt.
All banned breeds that are already in the country, as well as their cross-breeds, must be registered with the authorities within 60 days.
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