Kill two in fresh Plateau attack
Bandits have levied some communities in Shiroro Council of Niger State N5 million monthly to avoid being attacked.
Against the usual kidnapping for ransom, the audacious bandits reportedly demanded N5 million from Iburo, Gandu, Dnasa, Pyegbere, Dnasapa, Jhazhayidna, Goffan A and B, Chukuba and Galapy communities to be spared from attacks.
A source in Shiroro told The Guardian that the bandits through an intermediary (name withheld), who resides in Kusasu community, had earlier met with the communities where they were informed to contribute N5 million at the end of every month, if they wanted to stay in their villages peacefully.
The embattled Chairman of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger state, Comrade Suleiman Chukuba, said he is still the substantive Chairman of the local government.
He said his impeachment by the council legislators did not stand, alleging that they did not follow due process in their dealings.
Chukuba, who stated this in his office in Kuta, Shiroro local government area claimed that he had not been served any notice for suspension which the Legislators alleged to have turned his impeachment to.
“Regarding the suspension, till now, I have not seen or been served any letter regarding suspension or impeachment. I am still waiting for it. You can see, I am in the office and hence, that means I am still the Chairman of this Council”.