The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani-Bello, alongside his wife, reportedly left the country, a few hours after bandits abducted over 200 Islamic School Students, in Rafi Local Government Area of the State, learnt on Monday morning.
The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel Berje, said that the trip is to explore all possibilities of strengthening the State’s Security Architecture.
The statement explained the Governor is expected back soon, but has given directives to the Security Operatives and government Officials to ensure the safe return of the abducted Tegina Islamiyya Children and others.
e statement reads: “The Governor, who is expected back in the country within the shortest period, has assured the rescue and safe return of the children.“Governor Sani-Bello also assured all Nigerlites that government will continue to do all it can to protect the lives and property of its citizens while guaranteeing the continued peace and stability of the State.
ile assuring the parents of the abducted children of their safe return as the Security Agencies have been directed to do all it can to bring back the children as soon as possible, the Governor also urged the citizens to cooperate and share intelligence and information that will help in the quick rescue of the children.”The statement further revealed that the Governor directed that a Situation Room be reactivated, to update the public of happenings and government activities.More news later…
