Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has pledged that his government will take full responsibility of the well-being of the families of Zamfara guards who were killed in an ambush by terrorists.
The Governor made the commitment at the Tsafe Emir’s palace during a condolence visit to the families of nine members of the Community Protection Guards (CPG) killed in an ambush last week.
While consoling the Tsafe Emirate and the families of the brave guards, Governor Lawal said that the nine Community Protection Guards’ ultimate sacrifice will never be in vain.
He said: “I am here today to express my condolences to the Emirate, people, and families of our brave guards who were killed in an ambush last week.
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“It was a tragic incident that deeply moved us. We witnessed the courageous actions of these guards who risked their lives to protect their people.
“Immediately after I received the report, I sent a high-level government delegation, led by the deputy governor, to offer condolences to the emirate and the affected families.”
He assured that incidents like these will not stop the ongoing onslaught against bandits, as his administration is committed to doing everything possible to end banditry in Zamfara State.
Governor Lawal promised to keep the pledge he made to take full care of the families of the nine guards killed by the terrorists.
The Governor also announced donations of money and foodstuffs to the victims’ families.
Earlier, the Emir of Tsafe, Alhaji Muhammadu Bawa, expressed gratitude to the governor for his consistent support and timely assistance in ensuring the people’s safety.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
