{"id":71832,"date":"2020-02-18T04:34:18","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T03:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=71832"},"modified":"2020-02-18T04:34:18","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T03:34:18","slug":"katsina-killings-buhari-sends-delegation-to-condole-with-state-government-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/katsina-killings-buhari-sends-delegation-to-condole-with-state-government-victims\/","title":{"rendered":"KATSINA KILLINGS: BUHARI SENDS DELEGATION TO CONDOLE WITH STATE GOVERNMENT, VICTIMS"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
Federal Government delegation led by Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, arrived<\/div>\n
\n
Katsina State on Monday, extending heartfelt condolences to Governor
\nAminu Bello Masari and Emir of Katsina, Abdulmuminu Kabir Usman, over
\nthe recent killings by bandits.<\/p>\n

The delegation was sent by President Muhammadu Buhari to commiserate
\nwith government and people of Katsina, and also get a full brief on the
\nsecurity situation in the state, and the attack that claimed many lives
\nin Batsari Local Government Area at the weekend.<\/p>\n

In a condolence message delivered by the Chief of Staff, the President
\ncommiserated with families of the 31 victims of the attack, praying that
\nalmighty God will comfort all of them and grant the departed rest.<\/p>\n

President Buhari assured the state government and Emirate Council that
\nhis administration will do whatever it takes to rid the country of
\nbandits, terrorists and criminals.<\/p>\n

The Governor, who received the delegation shortly after his return from
\nBatsari Council, regretted that the latest incident had marred seven
\nmonths of unbroken peace in the state, following measures put in place
\nby his administration.<\/p>\n

Masari said the only enduring remedy to banditry was provision of
\neducation, and he gave a strong assurance that education will continue
\nto be a priority of the government.<\/p>\n

The governor appreciated the President for sending a strong delegation
\nto condole with the state.<\/p>\n

The Emir of Katsina also thanked the President for sending the team to
\nKatsina, urging the military and police to put more effort in tackling
\nthe menace.<\/p>\n

“We must go all out and spare no effort in tackling them. They are
\ntrying to destroy the country,” he added.<\/p>\n

At the meeting, the heads of security agencies, military and police,
\ngave their situation reports to the delegation, adding that Nigerian Air
\nForce fighter helicopters, with night vision capability, will support
\nthe ground operation against bandits.<\/p>\n

The Federal Government delegation included Minister of Defence, General
\nBashir Magashi (rtd), Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Maigari
\nDingyadi, Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika and Director General of
\nNational Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Rufa’i Abubakar.<\/p>\n

Others on the delegation: Senior Special Assistants to the President,
\nHousehold and Social Events, Malam Sarki Abba, and Media and Publicity,
\nGarba Shehu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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