The Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has said Boko Haram has hoisted its flags in Kaure and Shiroro local government areas of the state.
The North-central state is about 140km to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The governor said the terrorists have displaced over 3,000 residents of the affected communities, adding, “I am confirming that there are Boko Haram elements here in Niger State, here in Kaure, I am confirming that they have hoisted their flags here.
“Their wives (of the villagers) have been seized from them and forcefully attached to Boko Haram members. I just heard that they have placed their flags at Kaure, meaning they have taken over the territory.”
The governor had earlier alerted the federal government about the activities of the group. “This is what I have been engaging the federal government on, unfortunately it has now got to this level. If care is not taken, even Abuja is not safe. We He called for more coordinated military action.
