By Abdullateef Bambgose
Katsina State governor, Malam Dikko Radda yesterday paid a condolence visit to Mantau Village in Malumfashi Local Government Area, to sympathise with the families affected by the recent bandit attack that claimed lives during prayers.
The governor, who cut short his medical leave abroad to personally console the bereaved families, announced immediate relief of N500,000 to each affected household alongside transformational development projects for the community.
“Human life is sacred; it is not a game. We have come to grieve with you, to share in your pain,” Governor Radda declared.
Addressing the families, the governor revealed that “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 to take decisive steps to restore peace.”
Governor Radda also directed the chairman of Malumfashi Local Government to collaborate with traditional rulers to mobilise and train youths on community defense.
He assured residents of ongoing efforts to deploy a military battalion in Malumfashi zone.
Governor Radda announced ambitious development commitments including the construction of a modern school and hospital, complete mosque renovation and improved access roads to enable swift security response.
“All houses destroyed by these criminals will be renovated by the state government,” Governor Radda assured.
In furtherance to this, he issued a stern warning to those exploiting insecurity for political gains. “Security is about saving human lives, not politics. Whoever stands in the way of peace, we will confront them and we will succeed.”
Speaking during the visit, the Galadiman Katsina, Justice Sadiq Mahuta praised the governor’s courage in fighting insecurity.
Similarly, Magajin Garin Karfi, Malam Wa’alamu Garba, expressed profound gratitude for the governor’s decision to abandon medical treatment abroad to comfort his people.
The governor’s delegation included Senator Muntari Dandutse (Funtua Zone), Aminu Ibrahim (member, Malumfashi/Kafur Federal Constituency), Special Adviser on Community Watch Corps Alhaji Yusuf Safana, Galadiman Katsina and District Head of Malumfashi, advisers to the governor, the commissioner of police, 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.
