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The Sokoto State Government has declared a total war against terrorists and other criminal elements following the deadly attack on communities in Kebbe Local Government Area.

The government also announced N9 million in financial support for families of those killed and people injured during the attack.

The assistance was presented on Saturday by a delegation headed by the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Prof. Jabir Sani Maihulla, on the instruction of Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto.

The delegation visited the affected communities to commiserate with the families of victims, console survivors and provide food items and financial assistance.

Eight families who lost relatives received N1 million each, amounting to N8 million in total. Each of the families also received five bags of food items.

Four people who sustained injuries during the attack shared N1 million, with each victim receiving N250,000.

They were also given three bags each of rice, millet and maize.

Addressing residents, Maihulla said the state government was deeply troubled by the killings and identified with the pain and grief of the affected families.

“We are deeply concerned and greatly saddened by what has happened. We share in your grief and pain, and we urge the affected families to remain steadfast and continue to seek solace in Almighty Allah,” he said.

He stated that Governor Aliyu remained committed to strengthening the state’s response to insecurity and would continue providing security agencies with the support required to carry out their duties.

“The Governor is doing everything within his capacity to address the security challenges, including providing operational vehicles, logistical support and other necessary assistance to the security agencies to strengthen their operations and support the efforts to end the activities of the terrorists,” Maihulla stated.

The latest incident comes amid continued security challenges in parts of Sokoto State, where several rural communities have remained vulnerable to attacks by terrorists and other criminal groups.

The Chairman of Kebbe Local Government Council, Musa Garba Kuchi, expressed appreciation to the governor for the intervention, describing the support as compassionate and timely.

“We profoundly appreciate His Excellency, Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, for this timely intervention, compassion and continued support to the people of Kebbe, particularly at this difficult period,” Kuchi said.

The Sarkin Kabbin Kebbe, Lawali Labbo Margai, and the Commissioner for Transport, Bala Kokani, also commended the state government for supporting communities affected by insecurity.

They called for sustained efforts towards restoring lasting peace in Kebbe and other parts of Sokoto State.

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