Yobe gov’t organises mass burial for 34 people slain in Mafa terrorist attack (pictures)
Story by Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu
Yobe State Government has organised a mass burial for the 34 people killed by terrorists in Mafa village of Tarmuwa local government area of the state.
The state deputy governor, Idi Barde Gubana, led top government delegation as well as head of security agencies in the state to Babban-Gida, the headquarters of Tarmuwa local government area.
The funeral prayers, led by the Chief Imam Yobe Mosque and Islamic Centre, Ustaz Hudu Mohammed Yusuf, took place at the palace of Emir of Jajere, Alhaji Mai Buba Ibn Isa Mashio, at 12:40 pm on Tuesday.
Earlier, the remains of the victims were evacuated from Mafa village where the incident happened to Babban-Gida General Hospital ahead of the mass burial.
The deputy governor, while condoling the Emir and people of Mafa village over the incident, said state government has already directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to provide shelter and food items to the displaced villagers who lost all their belongings in the attack.
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He also revealed that Governor Mai Mala Buni has donated the sum of thirty (30,000,000) million naira to the families of the victims and those who sustained injuries receiving treatment at the hospital.
“Presently, Governor Mai Mala Buni had paid a courtesy visit to Nigerian Chief of Defence staff in regards to the security situation at Mafa village.
“Having enough security at Mafa village is crucial as it links the border between Borno and Yobe States and will help to avoid future occurrences,” said the deputy governor.
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