By: Adelowo Oladipo, Minna
Niger State Government has given a Two-month notice to communities living around Kainji Lake to come out of the area to be resettled by the Emirate Council.
The State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Borgu, Alh. Muhammad Haliru Dantoro, Kitoro IV, at his palace in New Bussa, to sympathise with him and the entire people of the Emirate over the recent terrorist attack.
The Governor said that the resettlement of the people has become necessary to avoid collateral damage, as his administration, in collaboration with the federal government, is determined to clear the forest, flush out criminals who are using Kainji Lake as their camp, and make the land very habitable for people.
He however decried the influx of people into the Emirates without being profiled, noting that it has become a security concern even as the activities of informants have thwarted security efforts in the Emirate.
The Governor tasked the Emirate Council to rise up to its responsibility and join forces with the security agencies and government at all levels to combat any form of insecurity in the Emirate.
He extended his heartfelt condolences to the Emir and the people of the Emirate, especially the families of the deceased victims, over the attack and prayed for the repose of the souls of those who were killed and prayed God for comfort to their loved ones.
Also speaking, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, said the Federal Government is also interested in ensuring that there is peace and security across the country, hence, it will support every effort aimed at achieving it.
According to him, “It will be a welcome development if some concrete actions are taken to get the people relocated while the forest is taken back and deployed for further community use.”
The Emir of Borgu, Alh. Muhammad Haliru Dantoro Kitoro IV, pledged to work closely with relevant authorities to identify and prosecute informants in the Emirate, pointing out that the security of lives and property is paramount; hence, no stone will be left unturned in securing them.
He appreciated the State Governor for the visit and reassured him of the Emirate’s continuous support for his policies and programmes geared towards improving the lives of the people.
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