Boko Haram controls five communities, two local councils in Niger State, the state government laments

Boko Haram terrorists have been active in at least five communities in the Rafi and Shiroto Local Government Areas of Niger State, according to the state government.

Alhaji Ahmed Matane, the Secretary to the State Government, said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday that the insurgents were currently in control of the affected communities.

Kurebe, Farina Kuka, Gussau in Shiroro LGA and Madaka, Hanawanka in Rafi LGAs of the state are among the communities he mentioned.

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He explained that the activities of the terrorists had forced many residents of the community to migrate to safer grounds within and outside the state.

According to him, the terrorists are currently moving freely in the affected communities wielding sophisticated and menacing weapons.

He further revealed that the state government has already notified security agencies for proper urgent security measures to ensure the safety of residents.

He said, “We have spent over N2billion on the security agencies in the ongoing fight against banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities in the last two years.

“We will continue to accord priority attention to the welfare of security personnel deployed to enable them wipe out all those involved in the illegal acts for peace, progress and political stability.

“We equally appeal to residents to volunteer reliable information on movement of bad characters to the nearest security outfits for security action.

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”We have also reached out to traditional and religious leaders as well as stakeholders to mobilize residents to support the effort of the government in the ongoing fight against criminal elements.”

Matane also stated that the state government will not relent in its efforts to address the state’s current security challenges.