By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano state government has donated ₦500,000 and food items to the bereaved family of Abba Sa’idu Maihula, who was tragically killed at Tudun Fulani, Kurnar Asabe Quarters, Dala Local Government Area, following the nefarious activities of thugs.
A statement signed by the Director, Public Relations and Enlightenment, Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services, Muhammad Dahir Idris, indicated that the Commissioner in charge of the Ministry, AVM Ibrahim Umar (rtd), paid a condolence visit to the bereaved family.
Presenting cash and food items on behalf of the state government, AVM Umar (rtd), said the gesture was part of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration’s commitment to console the family, adding that the gesture should not be seen as compensation for the loss.
“This donation is part of the present administration’s effort to console the bereaved family, but it is not meant to compensate for the tragic loss of life,” he added.
AVM Umar (rtd) assured the family that the state government would ensure that the perpetrators of the heinous crime are brought to justice.
“We will not fold our arms and allow unscrupulous elements to disrupt the relative peace being enjoyed statewide. The culprits will soon be brought to book,” he said.
The Commissioner emphasised that the state government would not tolerate acts of thuggery and violence that threaten the peace and security of the state.
In his remarks, the father of the deceased, Malam Sa’idu Maihula, expressed deep sadness over the loss of his son.
“Death is unavoidable, but the way and manner my son was killed was heartless,” he said.
He, however, expressed hope that the killers would soon be arrested and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.
He also thanked Governor Yusuf for his kindness and generosity, acknowledging that the donation was a sign of the government’s empathy and a show of care.
The food items donated include two bags of rice, cartons of spaghetti, macaroni, detergents, 25 litres of cooking oil and palm oil, one bag of flour, sugar and a carton of laundry soap.