The Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, said he had declared a state of emergency over insecurity in the state following a resurgence of violent activities of thugs in the state capital, Minna.
Governor, Umaru Bago speaking at a Sallah Durba festival organised by the former governor of the state Babangida Aliyu on his farm in Minna, said he has also directed security men to shoot at sight any thug found threatening the peace within the state.
The governor’s directive comes on the heels of the resurgence of the activities of thugs which led to the death of two persons, and several others injured on Friday night in Minna.
Minna Emirate suspended its annual traditional Sallah Durba for the past seven years due to insecurity, forcing residents and admirers of the festival to depend on the self-organised Durba by Aliyu.
However, after a long calm, violent activities resurfaced on Friday in Minna known to be home to violent gangs such as Yandaba, leading to the death of two persons, and several others injured.
The Governor said the violent activities of thugs had forced businesses to close shop temporarily and had also impeded the usual fun fair attributed with the annual festival.
Chanchaga Local government Chairman Aminu Ladan, also linked the recent crisis to the activities of miners but confirmed normalcy had since been restored.
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