By Abdallah el-Kurebe, News Editor
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has donated N2 million, one thousand bags of 10kgs of rice, 500 wrappers, 100 cartons of toilet soap and ointment to the victims of the Tabanni killings in Rabah local government of Sokoto State.
According to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Bashir Rabe Mani on Monday, Wamakko made the announcement in Gandi town when he paid a condolence visit to the District Head of Gandi, Alhaji Maccido Yarin Gandi on Sunday.
Describing the killings of the innocent persons as unfortunate,unjust and wanton, Wamakko said, ”the colossal loss of lives and property perpetrated by the devilish killers were regrettable and extremely condemnable by all right thinking individuals.
“This sad development and obnoxious trend was never heard of in the State. We should embark on fervent prayers for divine intervention, for God to prevent the recurrence of the deplorable killings, as well as the repose of the souls of the deceased persons.
“The survivors should also regard the incident as an inevitable act of God,” he said.
Wamakko lauded the state government, the state Zakkat and Endowment Commission, the District Head of Gandi and other agencies, for their efforts to provide the welfare and security needs of the victims at the camp.
The Chairman of Relief Materials Distribution Committee, Alhaji Ibrahim Magaji Gusau said that adequate measures had been taken to ensure that the victims were comfortable.
The District Head of Gandi, Alhaji Maccido Yarin Gandi commended Wamakko for the gestures.
Special prayers led by Sheikh Bashir Gidan Kanawa were also offered for the repose of the souls of the deceased persons.
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