Niger Speaker  condemns killing of Soldiers in Niger community

….. describes it as wickedness 

….says his constituency is under Siege 

By Daniel Ebi, Minna 

The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji has condemned in totality the Killing of Soldiers by bandits during an attack in communities  of Niger North.

He declared that his  Constituency is seriously under Siege by rampaging bandits from neighboring states of Zamfara, Kaduna and Kebbi States.

The Speaker  Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, however described the killing of the soldiers in Kwanan Dutse and Gulbin Boka communities of Mariga Local Government Area as barbaric, wicked, and inhumane.

He made this known in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Minna on Wednesday.

The Speaker expressed his sorrow over the deaths of these soldiers, who had long provided security for the entire local government.

He emphasized that this represents a serious catastrophe not only for the military but also for the people of his constituency and the state as a whole.

“I received the news of the killing of these promising young officers, who have kept my constituency safe for a long time now, with a heavy heart. This is a wicked, barbaric, and inhuman act,” he said.

“This singular attack is a significant setback for the farming communities in Mariga Local Government Area. My entire constituency is under siege.”

He pointed out that the attacks on the two military camps in the area have created a substantial challenge to the security situation in his constituency and the state at large. 

Despite the government’s efforts to address this troubling situation, he lamented that “these criminals have continued to unleash terror on the people.”

The Speaker noted that the attack on the military was a deliberate attempt to dislodge them from the communities, allowing bandits to have free access to the area for their criminal activities, including kidnapping, rape, murder, and cattle rustling.

“The unfortunate reality is that these wicked and heartless elements come from neighboring states to carry out their attacks on communities within our state,” he added.

While expressing his sympathies to the military regarding this unfortunate incident, the Speaker urged them not to be discouraged in their mission to keep the entire state safe from criminals.

He assured that the state government will continue to support the military and other security agencies in their duties.

Finally, he called on the military to ensure that the perpetrators of these heinous acts are tracked down and brought to justice, stating, “They must not escape accountability for their actions.”

About 20 security personnel are allegedly killed by the bandits, but several of the bandits were liquidated when the air component of the security arm bomb fleeing bandits.