Bandits Attack: Niger state Governor condoles with Nigerian Police

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State in North Central Nigeria, has condoled  the Nigerian Police Force and members of the Vigilante Corps over the loss of their personnel  in Nasko, Magama Local Government Area of the State.

The Governor in a statement by Mary  Noel Barje, his spokesperson, described as painful and unfortunate, losing such personnel in action all in a bid to ensure safety of lives and property.

“The unrepentant criminals are bent on making some parts of the state unsafe to the residents, While some levels of successes were recorded recently following the onslaught by the joint security operatives which led to the killing of so many terrorists”.added Gov Sani Bello.

The Governor   also commiserated with the people of Munya local government area over the killings and kidnapping of many people in Chibani, Fuka, Dandaudu and other adjoining communities.

While encouraging the Police, Vigilante Corps and residents of the affected communities not to lose confidence in government’s efforts  in curtailing menace of insecurity  in the state,  the Governor assured them of government’s continuous support in ensuring insecurity is curtailed in the state.

Reports show that a  Divisional Police Officer DPO was meeting with the joint security operatives when  terrorists suddenly surrounded the station and a fierce gun battle ensued which led to the killing of the DPO, and 6 others including Police officers as well as Vigilante Corps personnel.

Ime N