Sokoto Gov’t condoles, supports victims of terrorist attacks in Kebbe
Sokoto Gov’t condoles, supports victims of terrorist attacks in Kebbe
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Government has continued to demonstrate its commitment to the welfare, security and wellbeing of communities affected by security challenges.
To this effect, a delegation constituted by the Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, led by the Commissioner for Religious affairs, Prof. Jabir Sani Maihulla, visited Kebbe Local Government Area to condole with families affected by the recent terrorist attacks and provide financial and food assistance to the victims.
The delegation presented ₦8 million in financial assistance and food items to the families of eight deceased victims, with each family receiving ₦1 million and five bags of food items.
Similarly, four injured victims received a total of ₦1 million, with each victim receiving ₦250,000, alongside three bags each of rice, millet and maize.
While addressing the affected families and the people of kebbe, the chairman of the delegation, Prof. Jabir Sani Maihulla, expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences over the unfortunate incident.
He further appealed to the families to remain steadfast and assured them that His excellency, governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto FCNA, is deeply concerned and greatly saddened by what happened.
He emphasized that the governor is doing everything within his capacity to address the security challenges, including providing operational vehicles, logistical support and other necessary assistance to security agencies to strengthen their operations and support efforts towards bringing the activities of the terrorists to an end.
The Chairman of Kebbe Local Government Council, Hon. Musa Garba Kuchi, lauded Gov. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto for the timely intervention, compassion and continued support to the people of kebbe, particularly during periods of crisis.
He commended the state government for its continuous efforts to strengthen security and ensure that affected communities receive the necessary attention and support whenever unfortunate incidents occur.
The Chairman reaffirmed that, at the local government level, the council will continue to provide every necessary support within its capacity to security agencies, including logistical assistance, timely information sharing and cooperation with the state government and relevant security authorities.
He further called on the people of Kebbe to continue praying to Allah SWT for His intervention, lasting peace, security and relief across the affected communities.
The District Head of Kebbe, Hon Lawali Labbo Margai and the Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Bala Kokani, also commended the state government for its continued concern and interventions whenever the people are faced with challenges, while praying for lasting peace and stability across kebbe local government area.
The delegation was accompanied by the Chairman of Tambuwal Local Government Area, Alhaji Abba Shehu; Special Advisers to the Governor, Hon. Garba Maitunbi and Hon. Bello Garba; as well adls APC leaders from the two LGAs.
