Acting Governor of Niger State, Yakubu Garba has condemned bandits attack on Anguwan Mai-Giro community, a border community between Shiroro and Rafi Local Government Areas of the state.
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Niger State Governor, Ibrahim Bologi on Thursday in Minna, Garba described the attack as satanic, insensible, atrocious, callous, and unnecessary loss of lives.
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“It is very disheartening and disturbing for fellow humans to carry out such a barbaric and vicious act on their fellow humans,” he said. He commiserated with victims’ families, members of the community and the entire people of the council areas over the unfortunate incident.
Garba reiterated the Bago-led administration’s unwavering determination and commitment to address insecurity in the state. The acting governor urged security agencies to redouble their efforts in the fight against insecurity and pledged the state government’s continuous support in all aspects to win the fight.
He, however, prayed for the repose of souls of those who lost their lives and Allah’s succour to those who sustained injuries.
The attack occurred on Wednesday night where about 13 persons allegedly lost their lives.
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