By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi 

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that adequate measures are being put in place to bring succour to victims of the recent attacks in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The Vice President gave the assurance during a condolence visit to Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State over the demise of the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, as well as victims of the recent Shanga attacks.

Vice President Kashim Shettima was received by Governor Idris at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi.

The visit was to condole the government and people of Kebbi State over the death of the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, victims of the Shanga attack, and the soldiers who lost their lives in a recent ambush by gunmen.

Delivering President Bola Tinubu’s condolence message, the Vice President assured that the Federal Government would provide relief support to victims of the Shanga attack through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

He also charged security forces not to relent in the fight against terrorism and other criminal activities in order to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians.

In his response, Governor Idris appreciated the Vice President’s visit and disclosed that the Kebbi State Government had donated ₦100 million for the relocation of communities displaced by bandit attacks in Shanga Local Government Area.

The governor added that another ₦60 million had been approved for the families of the 11 soldiers killed in the ambush attack.

The condolence visit was attended by government officials, members of the late Speaker’s family, and heads of security agencies in the state.