Gov Idris Donates N150m To Victims Of Farmer-Herder Conflict In Arewa LG, Urges Peaceful Coexistence

Kebbi State governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has donated N150 million to the victims of the recent Farmer-Herder conflict in Arewa Local Government with a firm assurance that those who were behind the violent incident will face justice.

The governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yahaya Sarki noted in a statement he issued in Birnin Kebbi and made available to Team@orientactualmags.com that Dr Idris said this during his sympathy visit to the displaced persons taking refuge at the Arewa Local Government Secretariat, Kangiwa on Saturday.

Governor Idris, who was accompanied by heads of security agencies, appealed for calm and peaceful coexistence, stressing that there was no justification for conflict between Fulani and Arewa communities who have lived together harmoniously for over a century.

‘I am here to condole with the families of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident. However, I must warn people against taking the law into their own hands.

We have launched thorough investigations to uncover the causes of the crisis. Arrests have already been made, and investigations are ongoing. We believe in the judicial process, and anyone found guilty will face appropriate punishment to serve as a deterrent to others’ he said.

The governor urged all affected communities to embrace peace, adding that there is nothing as valuable as peaceful coexistence.

‘I am donating N150 million to support all victims, Fulanin Arewa, Zabarmawa, and others to help them rebuild and return to their homes. We will also approach the Federal Government to secure additional assistance for our people’ he added.

The governor thanked the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Bagudu who had earlier donated N20 million naira to the victims .

Governor Idris commended the Nigerian Army, Police, Civil Defence, DSS, Vigilantes, and other security agencies for their swift intervention which made the affected towns return to a state of normalcy.

Alhaji Atiku Bagudu ,who accompanied the governor on his trip to Kangiwa, promised to collaborate with him in respect of securing further assistance from the Federal Government.

He submitted  that Kebbi State has recorded significant development in the last few years under Kauran Gwandu, warning that crises should not be allowed to erode what has been achieved. 

Former governor Sa’idu Usman Dakingari, who addressed the victims in Fulfulde, also urged them to maintain lasting peace with their Arewa brothers while announcing donation of N1 million.

 Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North) also sent a donation of N2 million.

Chairman of Arewa Local Government, Sani Aliyu Tela told the governor that lives were lost in Bui, while animals and property were destroyed in other villages.

 He commended the Army, Police, Civil Defence, and Vigilantes for their prompt response in containing the clashes.

Traditional leaders who also briefed the governor included the Mai Arewan Bui, Abubakar Danmallam; Sarkin Bui, Ardon Kangiwa Umaru Maisamari; and Sarkin Zabarmawan Kangiwa, Alhaji Mukhtari.

They cited the intrusion of foreign Fulanis from Niger Republic and the criminal activities of the Lakurawa bandits as root causes of the conflict-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you