Banditry: Gov. Bago asks residents to restrict movements

Gov. Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger has asked the people of Kagara Emirate to restrict their own movements and cooperate with security operatives.

Bago gave the advice when he paid Sallah homage to the Emir of Kagara, Mallam Ahmed Garba Gunna ll, at his palace in Kagara as he rounded off his emirate tour.

This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Bologi Ibrahim, and made available to newsmen in Minna on Sunday.

Bago noted that the emirate had been affected by banditry attacks and that restricting their own movement would help the security operatives in combating the menace.

According to Jim, “A lot of our rural dwellers do a lot of occupation in the hinterland and you find them gathering for weddings and on market days which is not very good for this situation as it affects security surveillance and operation.

“So we are encouraging them to restrict their movements unless it is very necessary, they should remain within their enclaves so that bushes can also be cleared.”

The governor also said that his administration would ensure the construction of a dual carriageway in Kagara, in line with his urban renewal policy and also ensure the reconstruction of Minna/Tegina road.

NAN