Buhari urges leaders on intelligence gathering

Stories by Musa Umar Bologi
Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhrai has called on stakeholders in the Niger Delta to provide security agencies with more intelligence information on militant groups in order to curb militancy in the region.
The President said this when he received Niger Delta delegation led by King Alfred Diette-Spiff at the Presidential villa, Abuja.

He said: “I want to get as much intelligence as possible on the situation in the Niger Delta. I have encouraged law enforcement agencies to contact leaders like you in order to have enough information to deal with the issues once and for all”.
The president sympathised with investors who, he said, borrowed money to invest in the region but had not recouped their investments due to insecurity.

He reiterated his appeal to those perpetrating violence in the region to embrace peace and give government a chance.
While assuring the delegation that his administration would rebuild Nigeria, including the Niger Delta region, he solicited patience and understanding from the citizenry.
Earlier, King Alfred said his group was made of peace builders dedicated to peace and stability in the region.