Bose Olamide
The presence of Boko Haram terrorists have been confirmed in Kaure, Shiroro Local Government area of Niger state, the Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, has said.
According to the governor, the terrorists have hoisted of their flag in the area.
The governor spoke when he paid a visit to over 3000 Internally Displaced Persons from Shiroro and Munya local government areas who are taking refuge in Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Primary School, Minna the state capital.
“I am confirming that there are Boko Haram elements in Niger State, around Kaure.
“I just heard that they’ve already hoist their flag in Kaure, which means they’ve taken over the territory and this is what I have been engaging the FG with, and unfortunately it has now gotten to this stage that if care is not taken, not even Abuja is safe”, he said.
Decrying the security challenges in the state, Bello expressed concern over the manner in which the wives of the locals have been taking over by Boko Haram members.
