Shettima promises federal support for victims of Kebbi attacks, visits bereaved families

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the Federal Government is taking concrete steps to provide relief to victims of the recent attacks in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Shettima gave the assurance during a condolence visit to Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State over the death of the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman-Zuru, as well as victims of the Shanga attacks and soldiers killed in a recent ambush.

The Vice President, who was received at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s condolences to the government and people of the state.

According to him, the Federal Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), will provide immediate relief support to displaced communities affected by the violence.

“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.

Shettima assured that government would continue to stand by affected communities and strengthen efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in troubled areas.

“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 added.

He also urged security agencies not to relent in ongoing operations against terrorism and banditry, stressing the need to protect lives and property across the country.

In his response, Governor Nasir Idris appreciated the Vice President’s visit and disclosed that the state government had approved ₦100 million for the relocation of communities displaced by bandit attacks in Shanga.

He added that an additional ₦60 million had been approved for the families of 11 soldiers killed during the ambush.

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