Bandits have reportedly seized control of the Nagwamase Military Cantonment in Niger State, causing mass evacuations of 23 nearby communities. Assembly members have urged the government to collaborate with military authorities to flush out the bandits, restore security, and provide modern equipment to combat this escalating threat.
In a shocking development, bandits have reportedly taken control of the Nagwamase Military Cantonment in Kontagora, Niger State, prompting mass evacuations from at least 23 nearby communities. This military training facility, one of the largest in Nigeria, has become a base for criminal activities, causing severe security concerns for residents.
The alarming situation was brought to light during a recent plenary session of the Niger State House of Assembly, where Abdullah Isah, the representative for Kontagora 11, voiced urgent concerns. He disclosed that the bandits have established multiple camps within the area, intensifying attacks on local communities in recent weeks. Many residents, primarily farmers, have been forced to abandon their ancestral homes and farmlands.
Assembly members have called on the state government to collaborate with military authorities to eradicate the bandits and restore safety to the region. They urged the government to provide modern equipment and logistics to the military, essential for tackling this escalating threat. Meanwhile, abducted community members remain in captivity, heightening fears among the displaced populations. With ongoing attacks disrupting lives and livelihoods, immediate government intervention is critical to restoring peace in Kontagora and surrounding areas.
