“A deeply disturbing incident” – Southern governors react to killing of 42 individuals in Niger

The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has reacted to the Saturday killing of over 40 individuals in Agwarra and Borgu Native Authorities Areas of Niger State by terrorists.

The governor who doubles because the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Discussion board described the killing of residents and abduction of a number of others in a terrorists’  assault at a populous market as callous.

In a press release issued on Sunday, Abiodun whereas commiserating with the Niger State governor, Umar Bago and the individuals of the state mentioned the assault by the criminals is a criminal offense in opposition to humanity.

He additionally known as on safety businesses to take swift steps in the direction of apprehending the perpetrators of the lethal act.

In accordance with the governor, the brutality in opposition to the individuals of Niger should not go unpunished.

“On behalf of the Authorities and other people of Ogun State and my colleagues within the Southern Governors’ Discussion board, I commiserate with the Authorities and other people of Niger State over the dastardly assaults by terrorists that left 42 individuals useless and lots of others kidnapped.

“I urge His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, to not enable this horrible incident to dampen his morale and dedication to safeguard lives and property in Niger State,” Governor Abiodun mentioned.

Additionally stating that such an act should not be allowed to recur, the governor mentioned the continued assault on harmless Nigerians is a stain on the conscience of the nation.

“The cowardly onslaught on harmless residents going about their lawful enterprise represents a blight on our nation. It’s a horrendous incident that must not ever be allowed to occur once more.

“I commiserate with the households who’ve misplaced their family members and pray that Almighty God grants them the fortitude to outlive this horrible ordeal,” the governor mentioned.