Governor of niger state,Mohammed Bago has promised never to negotiate with bandits or pay ransom for kidnapped victims, saying instead residents must be prepared to defend themselves against attacks.
Bago said this when he visited the people of Rijau and Magama Local Government Areas of that state, whose communities were recently attacked by bandits in Kontagora.
He says that “The state has reached a point where the people must stand up and defend themselves because ransom will only turn kidnapping into a thriving business.
Bago also assured victims of recent attacks that his administration will provide support, including compensation for families of those killed, medical treatment for the injured, and assistance for those who lost their sources of livelihood.