The Sokoto State Government has provided financial and food support to families affected by recent bandit attacks in Kware and Gwadabawa Local Government Areas. A total of ₦69,750,000 and 210 bags of rice were distributed to the victims and their families as part of the relief measures.
During a condolence visit to the affected communities, Governor Ahmed Aliyu described the attacks as unfortunate and inhumane. He urged residents to accept the incidents as acts ordained by Almighty Allah, while assuring them of his administration’s determination to strengthen security in Sokoto State.
Governor Aliyu noted that the state government will continue to support security agencies in tackling banditry but expressed concern about the role of informants. He said these individuals contribute significantly to the insecurity in local communities.
According to him, “These informants are even more terrible and dangerous than the bandits themselves, because there wouldn’t have been bandits without informants. Our community and religious leaders, therefore, have a critical role to play by sensitizing their people on the dangers of harbouring informants and the need to expose them.”
The governor appealed for collective support from citizens in the fight against insecurity, stressing that restoring lasting peace across Sokoto State is a top priority for his administration.
As part of the relief, Governor Aliyu announced that each family of those killed in the attacks would receive ₦2 million and five bags of rice. He added that each of the injured would be given ₦250,000 and three bags of rice.
In Kware Local Government Area, 22 people were killed and four injured, while in Gwadabawa Local Government Area, 11 people lost their lives and another 11 were injured. The disbursement of ₦69.75 million and 210 bags of rice covered both LGAs.
The condolence visit was attended by prominent leaders, including Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Deputy Governor Idris Muhammed Gobir, Minister of State for Works Barrister Bello Goronyo, and Speaker of the State House of Assembly Tukur Bala Bodinga, along with other stakeholders.