KILLING: NIGER’S INCOMING GOV MOURN EMBASSY PERSONNEL AND POLICE OFFICERS

The grieving families of the two U.S. Consulate employees and the two police officers killed in Anambra have received condolences from the state governor-elect for Niger, Alhaji Mohammed Umar-Bago.

They were attacked by gunmen on Tuesday while on a mission along the Atani-Osamala Road in the state’s Ogbaru Local Government Area, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

This was said by Umar Bago in a statement released on Thursday in Minna and signed by Prof. Mohamed Yahaya-Kuta, a member of the Transition Council for the newly elected governor of the Niger State.

I strongly condemn this horrific act of violence, and I demand that justice be carried out as soon as possible, he declared.

He expressed hope that the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s incoming administration would effectively combat acts of terrorism across the nation.

“I am convinced that the new government in Nigeria at all levels will take all necessary steps to hold those liable for this senseless act after the swearing-in.

He declared: “At this time, the safety and security of diplomats working for us is of the utmost importance, and we will continue to be dedicated to supporting and safeguarding our foreign service staff.”

He pledged to keep trying his hardest to advance the unification and harmonious coexistence of diplomats all around the world.

“Let me also emphasize that protecting everyone’s life and property in the nation is sacred.

“I will coordinate with emirs, community leaders, and pertinent stakeholders to permanently secure Niger,” he declared.

In order to control the terror hotspots around Niger, he encouraged the U.S. government to work with his administration.

Bago argued that Niger, which borders Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, shouldn’t turn into a refuge for terrorists.

He declared that his administration would implement an agriculture plan to ensure food security and create jobs.

Under his leadership, “Niger State will experience an economic revolution, social prosperity, and sound governance,” he declared. (NAN)