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Banditry: Authors Ask Niger Govt, FG to protect Communities
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Daily Trust
The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has asked the Niger State and the Federal Governments to rise up to their responsibilities and protect communities from daily bandit attacks.
The National President of the Association, Dr. Usman Akanbi Oladipo, in a statement, expressed deep concern over assaults on farming communities in Magama, Mariga, Kontagora, Borgu, Rijau and other parts of Niger State.
He said, “The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) is deeply concerned by the daily bandits’ attacks on farming communities in Magama, Mariga, Kontagora, Borgu, Rijau, and other parts of Niger State.
“The Association of Nigerian Authors stands in solidarity with the people of Niger State and all other states affected by violent crimes across the country.
“Securing the lives and livelihoods of rural communities is securing the future of the nation.” he added.