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Sen. Yari Donates 30 Million to Victims of Banditry, Reaffirmed Commitment to Peace
From Babangida Abdullahi, Gusau
Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar representing Zamfara West Senatorial District presented a cash donation of Thirty Million Naira (₦30,000,000) to families of persons killed during recent bandit attacks in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
A statement by the Chairman, Publicity Committee of Sen. Yari, Hon. Ibrahim Muhammad (Danmadamin Birnin Magaji) said, the financial support, targeted at cushioning the hardship faced by bereaved families.
Sen. Yari also covers the medical bills of injured ones.
The Federal Commissioner representing Zamfara State at the National Population Commission, Hon. Muhammadu Muttaka Rini presented the donations at the Palace of the Emir of Bukkuyum, HRH. Alhaji Muhammad Usman.
In his message Hon. Muhammad Muttaka Rini said, Senator Yari expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and the injuries sustained by innocent residents during the attacks.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant Aljannatul Firdaus to the souls of the deceased, and to grant quick and complete healing to those nursing injuries.
According to Hon. Muhammad Muttaka Rini, each of the twenty five deceased families from Bunkasau and ‘Yarkalma will receive one million naira, while each of the ten injured victims currently in hospital will receive five hundred thousand naira.
He further extended condolences to the Emir of Bukkuyum, the Bukkuyum Local Government Council, and the entire people of the constituency, noting that the pain of one community is the pain of all.
Senator Yari used the occasion to reassure citizens of Zamfara State that the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is taking decisive steps to end banditry and restore lasting peace across the North West.
He acknowledged the ongoing military operations, the increased deployment of security personnel, and the renewed synergy between federal and state security structures. “President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of the security challenges confronting our people, and his administration is working round the clock to restore peace, not just in Zamfara, but across all affected states. We are seeing new strategies, better equipment for our troops, and stronger community engagement. I urge our people to remain prayerful, vigilant, and cooperative with security agencies,” the Senator added.
He commended the gallantry of the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies for their sacrifices in the fight against banditry and kidnapping in the region.
In his response, Emir of Bukkuyum, Alhaji Muhammad Usman described Senator Yari’s intervention as “timely and fatherly.” He noted that beyond the financial relief, the physical presence of leaders from across the senatorial district has given victims’ families a sense of belonging and hope.
