Buhari sends delegation to Katsina over killings by bandits

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent delegates to Katsina State to condole with the government and people over Friday’s killings by bandits.

Bandits had killed 31 persons and many houses and animals burnt in two villages in the state.

the delegation was led by the president’s Chief of Staff, Mr Abba Kyari, a State House statement by presidential spokespesman, Mr Garba Shehu, said in Abuja.

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The team was received by the Governor of the state, Aminu Masari, and the Emir of Katsina, Abdulmuminu Usman.

It said the delegation was sent by Buhari to commiserate with government, the people and get a full brief on the security situation in the state.

In a condolence message delivered by Kyari, the President commiserated with families of the 31 victims of the attack, praying that almighty God will comfort all of them and grant the departed rest.

Buhari assured the state government and Emirate Council that his administration would do whatever it takes to rid the country of bandits, terrorists and criminals.

The governor, who received the delegation shortly after his return from Batsari Council, regretted that the latest incident had marred seven months of unbroken peace in the state, following measures put in place by his administration.

Masari said the only enduring remedy to banditry was provision of education, and he gave a strong assurance that education would continue to be a priority of the government.