Insecurity: Niger lauds FG’s swift action

The governor of Niger state, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has commended the federal government and the security agencies for acting swiftly to the security challenges bedevilling the state.

Governor Bello gave the commendation at the Government House, Minna, on Wednesday, during the visit of the new GOC, 1 Mechanised Division, Nigeria Army, Major General Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi.

The governor expressed confidence in their ability to address the current challenges of insecurity.

“We are impressed with the new development and the response of the federal government in addressing the security challenges in Niger State. It is a joint effort; the state government will do its part and the federal government will do its part also.

“The new GOC and I have met and discussed. He has assured that they will do whatever they can to put the situation under control,” he said.

He however reiterated that the local security outfits, especially the vigilantes, had been overstretched, adding that “We are aware of their challenges. They are overwhelmed and overstretched. I also discussed their issue with the GOC.”

The governor noted that even though the GOC just assumed office, he has a better understanding of the situation and in no distant time, the problems will be put under control.

The GOC, while speaking to journalists, assured them that the military would do what is required to put the situation under control.