Birnin Gwari: Life after peace deal
Markets were shut, and economic activities came to a halt as armed groups terrorised the region.According to a security report issued by the Kaduna State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs in 2022, 507 persons were kidnapped in Birnin Gwari alone, while 536 cattle were rustled in the local government area.Ninety-eight persons were also injured as a result of violent attacks, while 120 persons were killed within the local government area during the period under review.However, following a recent peace deal brokered between the Kaduna State Government and the bandits, a glimmer of hope has begun to emerge in the affected villages. The return of Kara livestock market One of the most significant indicators of peace returning to Birnin Gwari is the reopening of the Kara livestock market, which was closed for over 10 years.The market, which was a […]