Attack on Minna Emir’s palace, height of disregard for traditional institution – Gov. Bago

By Mike ADEOYE

The robbery attack on the palace of the Emir of Minna, Ibrahim Sani has been described as the height of disregard for the traditional institution.

Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger stated at Emir’s palace.

In a statement issued in Minna on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor said his administration would not fold its hands and allow criminals to inflict pain and sorrow on innocent people.

“This is highly unfortunate to have this kind of situation not just in the state capital but within the Emir’s Palace.

“My administration will not condone this act, as such security agents should do everything possible to arrest those involved in the criminal act.

“I charge the security agencies to investigate and fish out the criminals with the view to prosecuting them,” the governor said.

Bago, who sympathised with the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Farouk-Bahago over the robbery attack, prayed to God to grant quick recovery to the injured.