The Sokoto State Government has declared a “total war” against terrorists and other criminal elements following a deadly attack on communities in Kebbe Local Government Area of the state.
The government also released N9 million in financial and food assistance to families of those killed or injured in the attack.
The support was delivered on Saturday by a delegation led by the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Prof. Jabir Sani Maihulla, on the directive of Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto.
The delegation visited the affected communities to commiserate with the families of the victims, offer support to survivors and distribute food and financial assistance.
Eight families who lost loved ones received N1 million each, amounting to N8 million. Each family also received five bags of food items.
Four people injured in the attack shared an additional N1 million, with each person receiving N250,000. They were also provided with three bags each of rice, millet and maize.
Speaking to residents, Maihulla expressed the government’s deep concern over the killings and sympathised with families affected by the violence.
“We are deeply concerned and greatly saddened by what has happened. We share in your grief and pain, and we urge the affected families to remain steadfast and continue to seek solace in Almighty Allah,” he said.
The commissioner said Governor Aliyu remained committed to strengthening the state’s security response and providing security agencies with the resources required to combat criminal activities.
He said the government had continued to provide operational vehicles, logistics and other forms of support to security agencies to strengthen their operations and help end terrorist activities across the state.
The latest attack comes amid continued insecurity in parts of Sokoto State, where rural communities have faced attacks and threats from terrorists and other criminal groups.
The Chairman of Kebbe Local Government Council, Musa Garba Kuchi, thanked the governor for the intervention, describing the support as timely and compassionate.
“We profoundly appreciate His Excellency, Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, for this timely intervention, compassion and continued support to the people of Kebbe, particularly at this difficult period,” Kuchi said.
The Sarkin Kabbin Kebbe, Lawali Labbo Margai, and the Commissioner for Transport, Bala Kokani, also commended the state government for supporting the affected communities and called for lasting peace in Kebbe and other parts of Sokoto State.
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