No less than 10 bandits were killed by security operatives
during an attempt to disrupt the Eid-el-Fitr celebration in Rafi LGA of Niger
state.
Emmanuel Umar, the commissioner for local government,
chieftaincy affairs and internal security, confirmed the incident on Tuesday.
Recently, cases of attacks and kidnapping have heightened
across many communities in Niger, with residents forced to relocate in search
of safety.
According to Umar, the gunmen attacked Kawo and Uregi
villages on Monday.
He said operatives of the joint security task force rescued
14 kidnapped victims and recovered seven motorcycles from the gunmen.
“On 02/05/2022 at about 1700hrs, armed bandits on
motorcycles attempted to attack Kawo, Uregi villages in Rafi LGA to disrupt
Sallah celebration in the state,” he said.
“On the receipt of this information, joint security tactical
teams responded swiftly and mobilised to the area where the hoodlums were
engaged around Uregi, Kiribo villages and as a result, about ten among bandits
were neutralised, 14 kidnapped citizens rescued and seven motorcycles recovered
with arms from them.”
Abubakar Bello, governor of Niger, commended the security
operatives, including the local vigilante members, for their efforts towards
ensuring the safety of citizens of the state.
“The governor appreciates this uncommon sacrifice and
encouraged the security agencies not to relent in their efforts towards
mitigating against terrorism/banditry and other criminality in the state,” he
added.
He urged the citizens to continue to support the security
agencies to encourage them in the fight against insecurity in the state.
He added that the government is committed to restoring peace
in all banditry affected communities in the state.
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