Former governor of Kebbi State, Adamu Aliero, has decried the hardship facing Northern Nigerians amidst the on-going border closure with Niger Republic Aliero, who represents Kebbi-Central district in the Senate, stated this on Tuesday,during a television programme, describing it as ‘unnecessary’ and ‘unwarranted’. Recall that Nigeria had in August shut its borders with the French-speaking country after its soldiers overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum in a palace coup. Nigeria also cuts electricity supply to the country. Residents of border communities and traders have bemoaned the implications of the border closure in…
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