Shettima Pledges Aid for Kebbi Attack Victims

Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has assured that adequate measures are being put in place to provide relief to victims of the recent attacks in the Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Shettima gave the assurance during a condolence visit to Governor Nasir Idris following the death of the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman-Zuru, as well as victims of the recent violence in Shanga.

He was received by Governor Idris at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport.

The visit was aimed at commiserating with the government and people of Kebbi State over the passing of the Speaker, victims of the Shanga attack, and soldiers who lost their lives in a recent ambush by gunmen.

Delivering President Bola Tinubu’s message of condolence, the Vice President stated that the Federal Government would provide relief support to the affected victims through the National Emergency Management Agency.

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“The President also instructed me to come with the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to ensure that adequate measures are put in place to give succour and support to the displaced communities,” he said.

“We are going to support you. We appreciate you, we adore you, we respect you, and we will take whatever measures that are necessary for you to do your duties as you ought to do.”

He also urged security agencies to remain resolute in tackling terrorism and other criminal activities to safeguard lives and property across the country.

In his response, Governor Idris expressed appreciation for the visit and revealed that the state government had donated ₦100 million towards the relocation of communities displaced by bandit attacks in Shanga Local Government Area.

He added that a further ₦60 million had been approved for the families of the 11 soldiers killed in the ambush.

The condolence visit was attended by government officials, members of the late Speaker’s family, and heads of the state’s security agencies.

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