Niger State Governor, Umaru Nago, has declared a state of emergency over insecurity in the state following a resurgence of violent activities of thugs in the state capital, Minna.
While speaking at a Sallah festival organised by the former governor of the state Babangida Aliyu, Governor Nago said he has directed security men to shoot at sight any thug found threatening the peace within the state.
However, 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.