The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting families affected by last year’s incident in Edo State, assuring that efforts to secure compensation are ongoing.
The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, disclosed this during a visit by a government delegation to the Bunkure Palace in Kano.
He explained that the visit was aimed at further sympathising with families of those who lost their lives while returning home for the Sallah holiday.
Waiya stated that the state government is actively engaging the Edo State Government to ensure that appropriate compensation is paid to the victims and their families, noting that the process is on course.
He recalled that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had earlier approved the distribution of financial support and food items to those affected.
According to him, families of the 16 slain victims were given N300,000 each, while the 13 survivors who sustained injuries received N200,000 each. In addition, beneficiaries were provided with two bags of rice each.
The Commissioner noted that the gesture reflects the governor’s commitment to easing the hardship faced by the victims’ families, especially after earlier delays caused by some officials.
He urged the families to remain patient, assuring them that the government remains committed to their welfare and that the children of the deceased will continue to receive necessary support.
Responding, the District Head of Bunkure, Aminu Isah Umar, expressed appreciation to the Kano State Government for the intervention.
He noted that the support would go a long way in assisting the affected families and alleviating their suffering.
