According to reports, bandits and remnants of Boko Haram militants fleeing theaters of conflict in the country’s northwest and northeast have attacked Niger State communities.

In an instruction to the Defence Headquarters, President Buhari directed the military to respond forcefully to incidences of killings and kidnappings in the state.

The Nigerian leader also directed the Defense Headquarters to carry out the strategic objectives through the use of force.

In his message to the government and people of Niger State, President Buhari said, “I would like to express sincere sympathies to the government and people of the State following recent security incidents.”

Buhari reiterated that security is a responsibility of every member of the community and only through solidarity and cooperation with law enforcement agencies can we defeat the problems finally.

“The Federal Government is willing to strengthen support and cooperation with all the states. I believe that with the full cooperation of the citizens, we will surely overcome this problem,” said the President.