Bandits Attack: Kebbi gov. condoles people of Mera, donates N50m to deceased’s families
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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has condoled with the people of Mera in Augie Local Government Area of the state over an attack on the community by unknown gunmen.
The governor also donated the sum of N50 million to the families of the deceased.
The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen, in Birnin-Kebbi.
According to him, “Governor Idris, who presented the donation during a condolence visit to the bereaved families at Mera, described the incident as ugly and very unfortunate.
“Represented by the Commissioner for Higher Education in the state, Hon. Isah Abubakar-Tunga, the governor urged the people to remain prayerful for the souls of the deceased.
“On behalf of Kebbi State Government, we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Emir of Argungu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammadu-Mera as well as the people of Mera.
“We pray for the repose souls of the deceased and urge the family to take heart and accept the will of God Almighty in good faith,” he said.
While assuring that Government are doing everything possible through the security agencies to bring an end to crime and criminality across the state, the Governor , according to the statement, he urged people to cooperate with security personnel by supplying them with credible intelligence.
