Drama as Niger Councillor chases govt officials with dogs, thugs

THE NATION

The Councillor representing Tundun Wada Ward in Chachanga local government area, Ibrahim Mai Farare, has chased away officials of the Niger State Environment Protection Agency (NSEPA) with dogs and thugs for inviting him to answer some questions on a proposed gas plant he is setting up within the community.

The Councillor is having a running battle with members of his ward over the proposed gas plant.

Residents in the community had called on the government and relevant agencies to put a stop to the plant, claiming it would be dangerous to safety in the community.

They argued there could be explosion owing to the many commercial activities in the community that require fire.

When The Nation visited the community, it was observed most traders fry beans and cheese with many bakeries and suya sellers also around.

To douse raging tension, some officials of the Niger State Environment Protection Agency met the Councillor with a letter of invitation last week.

But they were chased away by dogs and thugs who beat them up…