Niger state governor, Abubakar Bello says insecurity has reduced as a result of beef up of security in the 12 local government areas affected by activities of terrorists in the state.
Governor Sani Bello made the revealed this when he appeared on AriseTV programme, “The Morning Show” in Abuja on Thursday.
The governor noted that the presence of security agents in the affected local government areas have significantly reduced the attacks except for isolated cases.
He expressed optimism that before the rains set in, the menace would be addressed to enable the people go back to their homes and farm.
Recall that Bello recently visited IDPs camp in Gwada, Shiroro local government area where he revealed that 12 local government areas out of the 25 local government areas in the state have been affected by the activities of terrorists.
During the visit, he interacted with the people, directed for the provision of more basic facilities at the camp to avert the spread of disease.
He assured the people of government unwavering determination in ensuring that the people return back to their ancestral homes before the raining season as they are predominantly farmers and their failure to farm could have adverse effects on the state and beyond.
