Security operatives intercept gangs of terrorists in Niger State 

Niger state government in North Central Nigeria, has announced the successful rounding up of gangs of terrorists that invaded communities  in Bida area of the state by   security operatives.

The Niger state Commissioner of Local Government, Chieftain Affairs and Internal security,  Emmanuel Umar stated this in a press briefing in Minna the Niger State Capital.

Mr Umar who further said eight of the bandits  have been neutralised , explained that security and local vigilantes over powered them during a gun battle. “They moved  over to Lavun and Kutigi local governments and to the flanks of river Kaduna and up to Dabban community were the security operatives  rounded  them off”.

The Commissioner  however ,advised people to disregard unconfirmed reports on insecurity  across the state, adding  that  Government is committed to flushing out terrorists from the state.