{"id":172057,"date":"2025-07-31T21:42:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T20:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/niger-assembly-speaker-praises-security-forces-efforts"},"modified":"2025-07-31T22:43:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T21:43:26","slug":"niger-assembly-speaker-praises-security-forces-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/niger-assembly-speaker-praises-security-forces-efforts","title":{"rendered":"Niger Assembly Speaker Praises Security Forces&#8217; Efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, has commended the bravery and dedication of the security forces who risked their lives to protect citizens and restore peace to communities in Rijau, Rijau Local Government Area.<\/p>\n<p>Sarkin-Daji stated this when he led a condolence visit to the people of Rijau on behalf of Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, following a recent bandit attack that claimed innocent lives and destroyed property.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the swift intervention of the military and government forces led to the neutralisation of several bandits and the recovery of many stolen cattle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe commendation is a recognition of the bravery and dedication of the security forces, who risked their lives to protect the citizens and restore peace to the communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe people of Rijau appreciate the efforts of the security forces and are grateful for their bravery and sacrifice,\u201d Sarkin-Daji stated.<\/p>\n<p>The Speaker, who delivered financial support of N500,000 each to affected families and N2 million to those of the deceased on behalf of the governor, said the gesture was a demonstration of the government\u2019s commitment to supporting the affected communities and providing relief to the victims.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn behalf of Governor Mohammed Bago, we condole with the affected communities. Our coming is to show government\u2019s sincere and deep sense of sorrow and regret over the tragic incident,\u201d Sarkin-Daji stated.<\/p>\n<p>Responding, the people of Rijau appreciated the government for the support and the solidarity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, has commended the bravery and dedication of the security forces who risked their lives to protect citizens and restore peace to communities in Rijau, Rijau Local Government Area. 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