Sokoto State Donates N100m to Victims of Attacks
The Sokoto State Government has donated over N100 million and 408 bags of assorted food items to families affected by bandit attacks and a boat mishap in Dinawa, Birjingo, and Gorau villages within Wurno and Goronyo local government areas. This was announced during condolence visits by a high-powered delegation led by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the State APC Leader.
Families of seven deceased individuals in Dinawa received N1 million each, along with food items, while the injured received N250,000 each. In Birjingo, families of three deceased persons also received N1 million each, and similar support was provided to families of 65 victims of the boat mishap in Gorau.
Senator Wamakko expressed condolences on behalf of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, highlighting the government's commitment to supporting security agencies and addressing insecurity in the state. He urged communities to assist security efforts and directed measures to prevent boat overloading, a major cause of mishaps.
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