Katsina Governor Dikko Umar Radda yesterday paid a condolence visit to Mantau village in Malumfashi Local government area.
He sympathised with families of the recent banditry attacks that claimed lives of a number of citizens of the state during prayers.
Radda, who had cut short his medical leave abroad on Tuesday, consoled the bereaved families and announced immediate relief of ₦500,000 to each affected household with transformational development projects for the community.
He said ”Human life is sacred; it is not a game. We have come to grieve with you, to share in your pain.
“Whatever you feel, I feel it in my heart. I too lost a brother to insecurity. That is why I assure you that this administration will continue taking decisive steps to restore peace.”
The Governor also directed Malumfashi Local Government Chairman to collaborate with traditional rulers in mobilising and training youths for community defence.
He further assured residents of ongoing efforts to deploy a military battalion in the Malumfashi zone.
He also announced ambitious development commitments including construction of a modern school and hospital, complete renovation of the mosque attacked and improved access roads to enable swift security response.
”All houses destroyed by these criminals will be renovated by the State Government.
“Security is about saving human lives, not politics. Whoever stands in the way of peace, we will confront them and In Sha Allah, we will succeed,” he added.
Speaking during the visit, the Galadiman Katsina, Justice Sadiq Abdullahi Mahuta, praised the Governor’s courage in fighting insecurity.
Magajin Garin Karfi, Malam Wa’alamu Garba, expressed profound gratitude for the Governor’s decision to abandon medical treatment abroad to comfort his people.
Commissioner of Police, the Director-General of DSS, other security chiefs including the DPO of Malumfashi, district heads, local government chairmen from Funtua Senatorial Zone, and party officials at both state and local levels were present also
