The Niger State Governor Sani Bello has on Monday confirmed that Boko haram terrorists are now present in the state in Kaure and Shiroro Local Government Areas of the State in particular. He also confirmed that the sect’s flag is hoisted in Kaure.
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello was speaking while on a visit to over 3000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Shiroro and Munya local government areas who are currently taking refuge in Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Primary School Minna.
“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 federal government with and unfortunately it has now gotten to this stage that if care is not taken not even Abuja is safe”, he said.
The governor who decried the security challenges in the State, expressed concern over the manner at which wives of the locals have been taking over by Boko Haram members.
“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”, he said.
He said “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 and sundry pointing out that Government has been taking steps and will not relent on its efforts to curb the situation.
He said though he has not lost hope in the Federal Government, he is not going to wait anymore, adding that time has come to see reasons for a coordinated military actions to take place.
“I have not lost hope from the federal government but I am not waiting for anyone anymore”, he added.