- Bandits have occupied the Nagwamase Military Cantonment in Kontagora.
- Over 23 nearby communities have been sacked, displacing residents.
- The camp is one of the largest military training grounds in Nigeria.
- Bandits have established at least 8 camps in the area.
- Communities face intense attacks, abductions, and displacement.
- Residents, mostly farmers, have fled their ancestral homes and farms.
- State Assembly urges government to collaborate with military to expel bandits.
- Need for decisive government action and military support to address insecurity.
Bandits have taken control of the Nagwamase Military Cantonment in Kontagora, Niger State, forcing over 23 nearby communities to flee. This military training camp is one of the largest in the country and spans across Kontagora and Mariga Local Government Areas. The situation is dire, with bandits establishing at least eight camps in the area and operating with impunity .
According to Abdullah Isah, a member of the Kontagora 11 state House of Assembly, the affected communities have faced intense attacks over the past month, resulting in abductions and displacement of residents, mostly farmers. The Assembly has urged the state government to collaborate with military authorities to expel the bandits and restore peace to the area.
The residents of the 23 sacked communities, predominantly farmers, have been forced to abandon their ancestral homes and farms. The situation highlights the need for decisive government action and support for the military to tackle the growing insecurity in the region.
Key Concerns:
• Security Threat: Bandits have taken over a critical military installation, posing a significant security risk to the surrounding communities.
• Displacement: Over 23 communities have been forced to flee, leaving behind their homes and livelihoods.
• Economic Impact: The displacement of farmers will likely affect food production and the local economy.
The government must take swift and decisive action to address this crisis, provide support to the affected communities, and restore stability to the region.
