x

Insecurity: Niger stops dialogue with bandits, to evolve new strategies

The Niger Government said it would no longer  dialogue with bandits terrorising the state, but would evolve new strategies to bring to end their activities.
A statement issued on Thursday in Minna,by Mrs Mary Berje,  Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, quoted Gov. Abubakar Bello,  as making the statement  when he received DIG AbdulMajid Ali and Mr Hosea Katma, AIG, Zone 7, at  Government House, Minna.
Bello described as most embarrassing the persistent attacks by the bandits, adding that it was time to take the fight to them.
He condemned in strongest terms the recent killings of security agents at Galadiman Kogo in Shiroro Local Government Area of the state, describing the loss bandits as painful and unacceptable.
The governor said although reports about the unfortunate attack was unclear, the masterminds of the heinous crime would not go unpunished.
He said that his government would do everything lawfully possible to bring the bandits to justice and mitigate against future occurrences.
“We are working together with governors of other North-West states. Security agencies are making progress in tracking and identifying the locations of the criminals and very soon, such locations will be verified and attacked,” Bello said.
The governor commended the support and collaboration of the local communities in the renewed efforts to defeat the bandits in the state, adding that the recent measures taken by the governors would bring an end to the menace.
He commiserated with the Nigerian Army, the Police and families of officers who lost their lives on the unfortunate incident and prayed God to grant the souls of the deceased eternal rest.
Earlier, Ali, who described the killings of the soldiers as unfortunate, said their visit to the state was to have first-hand information on the attack on the officers, which led to loss of several lives.

Hot this week

Analysis: Why the 2026 Hajj Fare Should Be N6.8 Million

By Ibrahim Muhammad The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)...

DTO Declares for CRUGAA Presidency: “Rebuild the House”

The Crawford University Global Alumni Association (CRUGAA) is preparing...

Customs Sets October 2 for Online Test of Superintendent Cadre Applicants

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has scheduled the online...

Bandits Kill Businessman in Kogi, Kidnap Bus Passengers in Yagba

Ny Noah Ocheni, Lokoja Suspected bandits have killed a prominent...

North-Central APC Forum Urges Tinubu, NASS to Reject Calls for State Police

By Israel Adamu, Jos The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Security: Wike Lights Up Abuja Districts, Flags – Off integrated Solar Lighting Project

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on...

Gov Sule Flags Off Bursary Disbursement, Reiterates Commitment to Education

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State...

North-Central APC Forum Urges Tinubu, NASS to Reject Calls for State Police

By Israel Adamu, Jos The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Africa’s infrastructure deficit takes spotlight at pre-G20 event

..Two-day side event in Johannesburg seeks to mobilize global...

Bandits Kill Businessman in Kogi, Kidnap Bus Passengers in Yagba

Ny Noah Ocheni, Lokoja Suspected bandits have killed a prominent...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img