The Sokoto State Government has declared a total war against terrorists and other criminals following the deadly attack on communities in Kebbe Local Government Area.
The government also provided N9 million in financial assistance to families of people killed or injured in the attack.
The assistance 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 sympathise with families of the victims, comfort survivors and provide food and financial support.
Eight families who lost loved ones received N1m each, making N8 million in total. Each family also received five bags of food items.
Four people injured in the attack shared N1m, with each person receiving N250,000. They also received three bags each of rice, millet and maize.
Speaking to residents, Maihulla said the government was deeply concerned about the killings and shared the pain of the affected families.
“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.
He said Governor Aliyu was determined to strengthen the state’s response to insecurity and would continue supporting security agencies with the resources they need.
“The Governor is doing everything within his capacity to address the security challenges, including providing operational vehicles, logistical support and other necessary assistance to the security agencies to strengthen their operations and support the efforts to end the activities of the terrorists,” Maihulla stated.
The latest attack comes as insecurity continues to affect parts of Sokoto State, with rural communities facing threats from terrorists and other criminal groups.
The Chairman of Kebbe local government council, Musa Garba Kuchi, thanked the governor for the support, describing it 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 praised the government for supporting communities affected by insecurity and called for lasting peace in Kebbe and across Sokoto State.