Police in Niger State have confirmed that terrorists operating in the forest areas of Borgu local government area have blown up a bridge linking two communities of Luma–Babanna–Agwara using explosive devices.
Spokesman for the police, Superintendent Wasi’u Abiodun, who confirmed this in a statement, said the incident occurred on March 23 at approximately 6:30 a.m.
According to him, the destruction of the bridge was an apparent attempt by the hoodlums to undermine ongoing security operations in the area.
The police spokesperson, however, assured that security agencies have intensified clearance operations.
At the same time of filing this report, the police say continuous monitoring of the situation is ongoing to ensure the safety of residents and the restoration of order.
It could be recalled that in recent months, Niger State has witnessed a surge in terror‑related violence, including deadly attacks by suspected terrorists on communities and markets that have heightened fear among residents and stretched local security responses.
(Editor: Roluke Ogundele)
