Shina Peller: With Bello as governor, unrest in Niger will soon be history

Shina Peller, a member of the federal house of representatives representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, has commiserated with Abubakar Bello, governor of Niger state, over the recent insecurity issues in the state.

Last week, the state witnessed the abduction of 41 persons from Government Science College (GSC), Kagara and another 53 passengers of a Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA).

Peller, during a courtesy visit to Bello on Wednesday, lauded the governor for his efforts in tackling insecurity in the state.

He expressed optimism that in no time, “Bello will remain undaunted and overcome these obstacles within the next few weeks as he has done in the past”.

“In recent times, Governor Bello has earned numerous accolades and recognition for his groundbreaking accomplishments within the State. In fact, he was solely responsible for transforming Niger State from a primarily civil service state to the 4th largest destination of capital investment within Nigeria,” Peller said.

“It will also be recalled that the governor recently acquired a drone in order to combat insecurity within the State. However, the Federal Government is yet to give it a stamp of approval.

“Taking all these into consideration, it is deeply saddening that despite Governor Bello’s positive developmental onslaught within the State, his accomplishments have been tarnished with the recent abductions and acts of banditry carried out by criminals.

“However, we are positive that Governor Bello will remain undaunted and overcome these obstacles within the next few weeks as he has done in the past. With his reputation for being proactive and committed to service, the current state of unrest will soon be a thing of the past.”

The lawmaker further warned against ethnic profiling of criminals.

“As Nigerians, the recent abductions within Niger state calls for a moment of sober reflection on our attitude towards criminal attitudes and tribal generalizations,” he said.

“However, the internal attacks have shown us that it is inherently wrong to profile all members of the Fulani tribe as criminals. Criminals will be criminals regardless of their ethnicity, tribe or race. We can only pray and hope that Niger State will be restored to its past glory in no time at all.”