The Niger State Government has disclosed that security agencies must first clear communities affected by recent attacks in Borgu Local Government before humanitarian assistance can be safely delivered to victims.
The Commissioner for Homeland Security, Maurice Bello Magaji, made this known during an interactive session with journalists on the worsening security situation in parts of the state, saying the government was providing logistics support to security agencies to strengthen operations.
According to him, the government would immediately assess the needs of affected communities and provide necessary assistance once security forces establish control of the areas.
His remarks followed the August 21 attack on communities in Dekkara District of New Bussa Local Government Area, where suspected armed men invaded Massaka, Sabongida and Gidamaza before reportedly abducting worshippers at a mosque in Penya.
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Niger State Police spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, said the attackers had surrounded the mosque shortly after Friday prayers and abducted
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