By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
State Deputy Governor Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir stated that during a condolence visit to Dantudu Village in Sabon Birni local government area over the death of nine people shot dead by Bandits during an attack last Sunday in the night.
Alhaji Idris Gobir said all the necessary support are being given to security Agencies involved in the fight against banditry by the state government.
According to him,government was also liaising with Relevant Agencies in the country with a view to achieving the desired goal.
Director Press to the Deputy governor, Garba Muhammad in a statement said the Deputy Governor on behalf of Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto condoled the family of the deceased and prayed Allah to grant their souls eternal rest and give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
He also prayed for the quick return of the 19 people kidnapped during the attack.
Responding,an elder in the village Alhaji Musa Dantudu thanked the state government for the condolence visit and the food and cash assistance given to the family of the victims.
He however appealed for the deployment of soldiers in the village to avert future attack on the community.
The Deputy governor announced the donation of food items and cash assistance to the family of all the victims affected by the attack.
