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The Digest:

The Northern States Governors Forum has issued a strong condemnation of the deadly bandit attack on a Niger State market while also mourning the victims of a separate boat capsize in Yobe, framing the dual tragedies as a devastating assault on regional security and communal safety.

Key Points:
  • The Forum’s Chairman, Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, condemned the Niger market attack as a “cruel assault on innocent citizens.”
  • He described the attack, which killed dozens, as a grave threat to peace and economic life in the region.
  • The Governors called on security agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend the perpetrators.
  • They extended condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the rescue of those abducted.
  • The Forum also mourned the Yobe boat tragedy that claimed at least 25 lives, with 14 still missing.
  • Governors urged a review of transportation safety protocols to prevent future mishaps.
  • They reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate with federal agencies to strengthen security and emergency response.


Sources: Daily Trust, Premium Rimes