Niger’s deputy governor, Mr. Yakubu Garba, visited the Madaka community in Rafi Local Government Area on Thursday to commiserate with the people over the March 21 banditry attack there.
More than 20 people were killed, injured, or kidnapped in the attack.
Garba was assured of the government’s determination to end insecurity in all parts of the state.
He spoke with displaced persons taking refuge at the local government secretariat and engaged with the traditional leaders, vigilance groups, youths, and women groups in Madaka, Kagara, and Tegina communities.
The deputy governor also toured security formations, coordinating tactical warfare against terrorism in the council area. (NAN)