Niger State government has announced that it would reward handsomely persons who can provide credible intelligence on the activities, movements and whereabouts of terrorists across the state.

Announcing that a situation room for coordinating intelligence on the security situation, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mary Noel-Berje said the security situation has become a nightmare in the state and the government is doing its best to reverse the trend.

The statement partly read; “Governor Sani-Bello has established a situation and control room where credible intelligence is being reported to the security agencies. The state government, through the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Internal Security, has announced a reward for those who are ready to supply credible intelligence on the terrorists.”

The Governor's spokesperson, added that the activities of the bandits have caused a severe setback in the government’s programmes and projects.

Berje said; “We must acknowledge that the evil activities of these terrorists have brought setbacks in the actualization of government projects such as the multi-billion naira Bobi grazing reserve, road projects and other projects. It was derailed the execution of some developmental projects and policies of the government.”