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At Least 36 Kidnapped As Bandits Attack Kaduna Again

‘Bandits Will Soon Take Over State’ – Kaduna Residents Lament

Some of the Kaduna residents have on Saturday raised a massive alarm over the increasing wave of armed bandits attacks in the state and it’s environs while bemoaning the fact that the state would soon be overridden by them.

According to the residents, with the speed at which the bandits are gaining ground, they will soon announce one of their leaders as State governor.

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Musa Abilewa, who is the former Chief Security Officer to Kauru LGA, said bandits have more sophisticated weapons than security operatives.

He said by the …

Gov Bello orders suspension of mining activities in Niger

Gov Bello Orders Suspension Of Mining Activities In Niger

Governor Sani Bello of Niger has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining activities in six areas in the state over continued bandits’ attacks.

This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government, issued in Minna on Thursday.

He listed the areas affected to include: Gurmana in Shiroro Local Government Area, Anguwan Kampani, M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate, College of Education, Army Barracks, and Lapan-Gwari in Chanchaga Local Government Area of the state.

Matane said the decision become necessary following security, health, and environmental hazards, as well as illicit drug peddling in the areas.

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