From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
The Chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Hon. Musa Garba Kuchi, has paid the medical bills of victims of bandit attacks from Ungushi and Mai-Kurhuna villages who are receiving treatment at the Orthopaedic Hospital, Wamakko.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Sokoto by the Secretary of Kebbe Local Government, Alhaji Shamsudeen Umar Mai’akwai.
According to the statement, the victims sustained gunshot injuries during attacks on their communities.
During a visit to the hospital, Kuchi reportedly paid for the surgeries performed on the victims, settled their medication costs and provided feeding allowances to ease their hardship.
The statement added that the chairman extended similar assistance to five other patients from Sabon Birni and Goronyo local government areas who were also receiving treatment for gunshot injuries sustained in bandit attacks.
The patients and hospital management expressed gratitude to the chairman for his support, commending his concern for the welfare of the victims.
Kuchi was accompanied on the visit by the Village Head of Ungushi, Alhaji Idris Abubakar; the Secretary of Kebbe Local Government, Alhaji Shamsudeen Umar Mai’akwai; and Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Kuchi.
The statement prayed for the victims’ speedy recovery and an end to insecurity in Sokoto State and Nigeria at large.
Kebbe Chairman Receives Seven Recovered Cows
In a related development, Kuchi has received seven cows recovered from suspected bandits by troops of the Nigerian Army.
According to the statement, the animals had remained in military custody for an extended period because their owners could not be identified.
The military authorities handed the cows over to the chairman, who subsequently transferred them to Malam Murtala Wakili, a representative of the District Head of Kebbe, for safekeeping.
During the handover ceremony, Major Faruk commended Kuchi for his support and collaboration with security agencies in promoting peace and security in the area.
In his response, the chairman praised the efforts of security agencies and assured that the local government would forward a report on the recovered animals to the relevant authorities for appropriate action.
The handover ceremony was attended by military personnel, police officers, members of the Community Guard and other community representatives.
