The presidential delegation led by the Minister of Defense Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has paid a condolence visit to the people and government of Zamfara state of the recent armed bandit attacks on their communities.
Addressing the state Governor, the Minister of defense Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) said federal government is battle ready to end the activities of the armed bandits causing crises in the state.
“I want to assure you that the federal government is fully informed of what happened in Zamfara state and that effort is being established to end the lingering security crises confronting the state.
On behalf of the federal government, Gen. Magashi condoled with the families of those who lose their lives in the incident.
Minister for humanitarian affairs Sadiya Umar Faruk who was part of the delegation announced the donation of (1,500) bags of rice, (1,500) bags of maize, (150) carton of cooking oil, (150) carton of tomatoes, (200) cartons of detergent, (1000) units of mat, (1000) units of veritable wax, (1000) units of clothes for children and (1000) units of blanket.
The minister also announced additional donation of similar to that of Anka and Bukkuyum to Maradun, Maru, Tsafe and others.
Among the members of the Presidential entourage are Minister of Police Affairs Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, that of Humanitarian Affairs Sadiya Umar Faruk, National Security Adviser Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno rtd), Inspector General of Police Usman Baba Alkali, Director General (NIA) and presidential spokesperson Mal. Garba Shehu.
