Niger govt denies reports of bandits’ attack on Gov’s convoy

The Niger State Government has refuted the news making the rounds in some media outlets and on social media platforms that the convoy of the State Governor was attacked by suspected bandits in Mashegu Local Government Area.

This was stated in a release by the Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describing the news as baseless, false, and unfounded, highlighting that the convoy of the Governor has been having a smooth tour of ongoing projects across the Niger North Senatorial District since last week.

“The Governor’s tour has been peaceful with no incident of any attack nor threat to his safety or that of his team.”

“Governor Umaru Bago has rather been enjoying a warm reception from community members in all places visited so far,” the statement further added.

Bologi Ibrahim noted that “security personnel, with the cooperation of local law enforcement personnel, have also been resolute in ensuring the safety and security of all participants in the tour.”

The State Government, however, stated that it was unfortunate that some media practitioners were being so unethical, disseminating false and misleading information to the public.

The State Government, therefore, enjoined the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Niger State Council to ensure that only trained journalists are allowed to practice the profession, adding that those trained should also endeavour to practice within the ethics of the profession, bearing in mind that, as the fourth estate of the realm, they are stakeholders in nation-building.

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