Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello says military onslaught against bandits must be sustained on the non-kinetic approach.
Bello said this in a statement by his spokesperson, Mary Noel-Berje, on Tuesday.
He said the military assault against against bandits must also be executed simultaneously to other neighbouring states.
He, however, expressed regret over the recent killing of 18 persons and the kidnap of several other at Mazakuka, Kaboji and Garun Gabas communities in Mashegu and Rafi local government area of the state.
“The Bandits run to other states once they feel the pressure of the military. Look at what happened to us in Niger recently, they invaded Shiroro, Munya and Rafi upon been overpowered in Kaduna,” he said.
“Similarly, they invaded, killed and kidnapped many in Sokoto communities.”
“We must checkmate this new trend. We are talking with the military about it and they are already doing an urgent strategic overview of the situation in order to incorporate a plan in the sustained battle against the bandits.
“We also urged the affected communities in the state to assist the military with intelligence for effective and successful operations.”
