By Joyce Remi- Babayeju
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has condemned the Saturday horrific killings of over 200 persons as bandits razed five communities in Zamfara Sate.
Farouq made the condemnation yesterday following invasion of five communities and killings of over 200 people in Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas of the state.
More than 500 bandits on motorcycles reportedly attacked five villages and razed their homes after killing over two hundred people.
The minister said, “This is horrific and tragic. Over 200 persons were buried today due to the invasion by bandits. We are very saddened by this incessant invasion and killings by bandits and we also worried about the displaced persons who are fleeing in their hundreds from their communities, especially the women and children.”
“We sympathize with the government and people of Zamfara state in this trying period and condole with the families of the dead. We pray for the repose of their souls and that peace returns to the state and soon as possible.”
In a press release signed by Nneka Ikem Anibeze SA MEDIA to the minister, made available to Daybreak, the minister has directed that relief materials be sent to Internally Displaced persons in the state to cushion the effects of the sudden displacement.
The statement further read that more than 10,000 victims have also been rendered homeless after their homes were razed by the bandits while scores are still missing .
