Gombe gov’t donates N50m to victims of Yobe attacks, flood disaster
Story by Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu
Gombe State Government has donated the sum of N50 million to Yobe State Government in support of its efforts to provide succour to victims of the Mafa insurgency attack, and the flooding across the state.
Gombe State Deputy Governor, Mr Manasseh Daniel Jatau, who represented Governor Inuwa Yahaya, described the attack on the community as sad and unfortunate.
“We share with you the double tragedy of the attack on the community and the floods that claimed some lives, swept away houses and farmlands,” he said.
Yahaya said the donation of N50m was to support the state government in providing assistance to the victims.
Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, commended Gombe State Government for standing with the government and people of Yobe State at such trying moments.
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“I am highly delighted with this show of sympathy and brotherhood exhibited to us by the government of Gombe State, we will continue to cherish this support, care and visit,” Buni said.
He said security challenges are a global phenomenon that requires collective efforts to check the menace.
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