Niger State Assures of Safety Amid Banditry Concerns

Babatunji Wusu –

• Niger State Commissioner for Homeland Security, Brig. Gen. Bello Abdullahi (Rtd), assures that the state remains generally safe despite occasional incursions by bandits from neighboring states.

• Bandits primarily target food items and livestock, particularly in areas like Mashegu Local Government Area.

• The state government and security agencies are working together to prevent the bandits from escaping with stolen goods.

• Abdullahi visited the Nigerian Army Commander in Kontagora to discuss and reinforce security measures.

• The government is committed to protecting lives and property, ensuring bandits face significant resistance.

• A press briefing will be held to update the public on the security situation.

Niger State’s Commissioner for Homeland Security, Brig. Gen. Bello Abdullahi (Rtd), reassured the public that the state remains largely safe despite occasional incursions by armed bandits from neighboring Zamfara and Kaduna states. The bandits, who typically target food supplies and livestock, have reportedly attacked areas like Mashegu Local Government Area to steal food, which they either sell or consume.

Abdullahi emphasized that both the state government and security agencies are collaborating to prevent the bandits from escaping with their stolen goods. He noted that he had recently visited the Nigerian Army Commander in Kontagora to discuss internal security measures and strengthen security at strategic points across the state.

The Commissioner further assured residents that the governor-led administration is fully committed to safeguarding lives and property. “We will make it extremely difficult for these bandits to leave the state with either stolen food or livestock,” he stated, expressing confidence that security forces would work together to apprehend the bandits and restore peace.

Abdullahi also mentioned plans to organize a press briefing to provide the public with an update on his ministry’s efforts to combat insecurity in the state.