Edo Killings : Deputy Senate President Doles Out N16M To Families Of Slain Hunters
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO – Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, on Wednesday donated N1m each to the families of the 16 slain hunters deceased
to cushion the effect of emergency brought about by the loss of their loved ones.
Senator Barau Jibrin who met with the families of the victims at the At-Taqwa Mosque in the Sabon Fegi area of the Bunkure LGA expressed sympathy over the massacre of their relation.
The Deputy President of the Senate said “I’m here to sympathise with you over the tragic incident that led to the death of 16 of our brothers last Thursday. May Allah grant them Jannatul Firdaus and quicken the recovery of those injured.
He disclosed that “I was worried when the incident happened. I had to call the state governor, security agencies and all stakeholders involved. They swung into action, and so far apart from the 14 people who have been arrested, two more suspects have been nabbed.”
Senator Jibrin stated that The Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo who visited my house in Abuja, has assured me that the state government will support you.”
He further assured that ” We will not take it lightly. We will ensure that the culprits are brought to book and face the wrath of the law”.
Senator Barau was joined on the visit by the Minister of State of Housing and Urban Development, Hon Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, the Managing Director of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji, and other dignitaries.
Speaking on behalf of the families, the Chief Imam of the area, Sheikh Zainul Abidina Auwal, thanked Senator Barau for his efforts in ensuring justice.