Lakurawa: Gov Idris Says Kebbi Govt ‘ll Give Displaced People ‘Necessary Support’ To Return Home

Kebbi State governor, Dr Nasir Idris, the Kauran Gwandu has disclosed that the state government is making necessary arrangements to ensure that victims of Lakurawa attacks return to their respective towns and villages in Arewa Local Government.

The governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yahaya Sarki noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com that the Kauran Gwandu said this on Wednesday during his condolence visit to the IDP camp in Kangiwa.

Those at the camp were attacked and displaced by Lakurawas in Birnin Debe, Dan Marke and Tambo.

 Recall that suspected Lakurawas on Saturday attacked 3 villages, Birnin Debe, Dan Marke and Tambo during which they killed 11 people and set ablaze one of the villages in the Local Government . 

Dr. Idris said he was there to condole with the victims while noting that the visit is to also enable him to have a first-hand situation report on the dastardly incident and guide the state government in respect of taking the required proactive action.

The governor added that this is to enable the state government to assess the situation and ascertain plausible measures to be taken immediately and ensure that the government comes to the aid of the victims.

Dr. Idris bemoaned the loss of many lives and property sequel to the attacks, and commended security agencies for doing their best to bring the unfortunate situation under control.

He lamented that the attacks were usually launched from the neighbouring Sokoto State and Niger republic.

The governor also commended the Chairman of Arewa LG for setting up the IDP camp as he had earlier directed.

Dr. Idris directed the immediate provision of additional 100 bags of rice and equal number of millets to the camp, adding that a cow should be slaughtered for the victims immediately while this should be done every four or five days.

The governor promised that the state government would take necessary measures to ensure that the victims return to their homes within the next two weeks.

He urged the people to always swiftly report any suspicious movement to the authorities for  necessary action to be taken.

Dr. Idris promised that the people would be assisted with funds to rebuild their houses and bounce back to life.

He also directed the provision of children’s wears , wrappers and two rams for each woman who put to bed at the camp for naming ceremonies.

Earlier, the Chairman of Arewa Local Government Alhaji Sani Aliyu, commended the governor for taking urgent action to bring the ugly situation under total control.

Aliyu recalled that there was a similar attack penultimate week resulting in the loss of six lives, lauding the governor for commiserating with the victims.

He acknowledged the directive by the governor to set up the camp which was implemented by the SSG.

The Chairman also noted that relief assistance was given to the victims, saying that the families of  each of those who lost their loved ones got N500,000 while each of those who were injured also received N500,000.

Aliyu added that the SSG had also made fifty bags of rice available for adequate feeding of the displaced persons at the camp.

Some of the victims and eyewitnesses Aliyu Sani Birnin Debe, Buhari Muhammad and Halima Musa narrated how the bandits entered their villages killed residents, set ablaze houses and caused mayhem.

They thanked the governor for his sympathy visit and appealed for more relief assistance and security presence- 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, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you