Tag: BAGO
‘I Won’t Pay Ransom, Negotiate With Bandits,’ Bago Tells Niger Residents To Defend Themselves
Amid growing concerns over insecurity in different parts of the country, the Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has urged residents to defend themselves against persistent bandit attacks. He insisted that his administration would neither negotiate with nor pay ransom to criminals under any circumstances. Bago made the declaration during a visit to the Rijau and…
Blaming Radio For Security Failures Attack On Press Freedom – Amnesty Slams Gov Bago
Amnesty International has criticised the Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, for ordering the closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio Minna. The group described his action as unlawful and a clear attack on press freedom. The group said the governor’s accusation that the radio station was inciting violence and his call for the station’s license…