MINNA — Authorities in Niger State said the Joint Security team has neutralized no fewer than 10 terrorists and rescued 14 persons at Kawo, Uregi villages in Rafi Local Government Area of the state.
The state Commissioner, Ministry for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Internal Security, Emmanuel Bagna Umar in Minna confirmed this said incident occurred on Monday at about 5 pm during the Sallah festivities in the area.
He explained that the terrorists and armed bandits on motorcycles attempted to attack Kawo, Uregi villages in Rafi LGA to disrupt the Sallah celebration but were repelled by the security personnel in the State.
Umar commended the gallant efforts of the security personnel, including the local vigilante members who he said abandoned their families during Sallah, to stand guard in the forests and provide security for indigenes.
“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 neutralized, 14 kidnapped citizens rescued and seven motorcycles recovered with arms from them.
“The Governor appreciates this uncommon sacrifice and encouraged the security agencies not to relent in their efforts in the fight against terrorism/banditry and other criminality in the State.
“The Governor equally thanked Nigerlites for their community resilience against banditry and urged them to continue to cooperate with the Government and security agencies in the State to encourage them in this service to humanity for a more secured Niger State”.
Umar then reassured the people of the government’s commitment and determination to ensure peace is restored in all the troubled communities.
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