Crime
Boko Haram occupies 8 wards in Niger, threatens to take over hydro power station
Communities in eight political wards in Niger State are currently under the command of Boko Haram terrorists.
Suleiman Chikuba, the chairman of Shiroro Local Government Area, stated this while speaking with reporters on Friday/
Accordig to him, Manta, Gurmana, Bassa-Kokki, Allawa, Kurebe, Kushaka, Kwati and Chukumbahave been taken over by the insurgents.
The insurgents reportedly threatened to take over Shiroro Hydro Power Station.
He terrorists killed no fewer than 30 citizens in Kachiwe community in Munya Local Government Area of the state recently..
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello had sounded a similar alarm after Boko Haram sacked villages and hoisted its flag in Kaure village of Shiroro LGA about six months ago.
Chikuba noted Shiroro LGA was not only plagued with banditry but also suffered constant attacks from terrorists.
“As the Chairman of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, I can tell you that Shiroro is not only dealing with the issue of banditry, Shiroro has a lot of Boko Haram, I have proof of this as the chairman,” he said.
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