The Chairman North Central States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, has urged the Military to intensify efforts in their operations in the state as directed by the President, Muhammadu Buhari.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mary Noel-Berje, said the plea followed the incessant and sporadic increase in attacks by the terrorists in Shiroro, Munya, Rafi and Paikoro Local Government Areas of the state recently.
According to reliable sources, the state has witnessed constant attacks on many communities and consequential loss of lives and property, including military bases in Allawa and Galadiman Kogo.
The Chairman also expressed displeasure over the heightened nefarious activities of the terrorists, noting that the criminality is carried out with reckless abandon in a manner that undermines the efforts of the security agencies drafted to the area.”
While appreciating the efforts of the Joint Security Taskforce stationed in the embattled communities, the Governor renewed his call to the people to assist the security agencies with credible intelligence that will enhance effective operations against the terrorists.
