Abubakar Bello, governor of Niger, says members of the Boko
Haram sect have hoisted their flag in Kaure, Shiroro LGA of the state.
In a statement by Mary Noel-Berje, chief press secretary to
Bello, the governor confirmed the presence of the insurgents when he visited
over 3,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Shiroro and Munya LGAs who
were taking refuge in Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Primary School, Minna.
The governor, who decried the security challenges in the
state, also expressed concern over “how wives of the locals have been taken
over” by the insurgents.
“I am confirming that there are Boko Haram elements in Niger
state, around Kaure,” Bello reportedly said.
“I just heard that they’ve already hoisted their flag in
Kaure, which means they’ve taken over the territory and this is what I have been
engaging the federal government with, and unfortunately it has now gotten to
this stage that if care is not taken, not even Abuja is safe.
“They’ve taken over the territory. They’ve installed their
flag. I am confirming that now. They’ve taken over the wives of people by
force.
“Boko Haram elements are trying to use these areas as their
home just like they did in Sambisa.”
The governor said the situation calls for collective efforts
by all, pointing out that his government has been taking steps to combat
insecurity and will not relent in its efforts.
He said though he has not lost hope in the federal
government, he is “not going to wait anymore”.
He added that the time has come to see reasons for a
coordinated military action to take place.
“I have not lost hope from the federal government, but I am not waiting for anyone anymore,” he added.
Bulus Asu, a resident of Kuchi in Munya LGA, reportedly said
the entire community has been deserted in the past three months.
Asu was quoted as saying the insurgents were entering into
Niger from Kaduna, through Kapana village, adding that they were kidnapping
people and raping women.
He mentioned Kuchi, Guni, Gini, Chiri, Fuka, and Kapana as
villages that have been confronted with banditry issues for the past three
years.
He, however, urged the state government to intensify efforts
and evolve measures that will address the situation.
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