Bandits pillage Niger community

Suspected bandits have attacked Kigbera village in Konkoso Ward, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, burning homes and enterprise premises in an incident highlighting the safety scenario within the space.

The assault reportedly occurred on Thursday afternoon when the armed males invaded the village, which had largely been abandoned following repeated threats and assaults on communities within the space.

Kigbera is situated close to the Nigeria–Benin Republic border, round Babana in Borgu Local Government Area.

Residents mentioned a number of communities within the space had been deserted amid persistent assaults.

Many displaced residents have reportedly relocated to close by communities, together with Kontagora, New Bussa and Mokwa, whereas others have crossed into the neighbouring Republic of Benin to hunt security.

A resident, who spoke on situation of anonymity for concern of reprisal, lamented that these liable for defending lives and property had failed to offer satisfactory safety for the affected communities.

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The resident known as on the federal and Niger State governments, in addition to related safety companies, to accentuate efforts to revive peace and safety to the realm.

The supply additionally expressed concern that regardless of the presence of navy, naval and Air Force services in New Bussa, communities within the affected elements of Borgu continued to face assaults, allegedly as a result of the safety installations had been too far-off to offer well timed safety.

The continued assaults have raised issues in regards to the security of rural residents, the destruction of livelihoods and the displacement of communities alongside the border.

As of the time of submitting this report, the Niger State Government and related safety companies are but to problem official statements on the reported assault.