Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has vowed to strengthen security in Ka’oje and other affected communities in the Bagudo Local Government Area following recent attacks that claimed several lives.

Mr Idris made the commitment on Saturday during a condolence visit to the affected communities in Ka’oje, Bagudo LGA.

Several residents were displaced and property destroyed during the attacks. The village head of Lafagu in Bagudo council area, Saidu Mujeli, was also killed.

The governor also announced an additional N100 million assistance to victims, bringing the total financial support provided by the state government to N200 million.

He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and assured the communities that the government would take further measures to protect lives and property and restore lasting peace.

Mr Idris said the killing of citizens would not be tolerated by either the state or the federal government.

He urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding and supportive of security agencies.

Mr Idris said he had formed a committee of security officials and other relevant stakeholders to assess the security situation and recommend additional measures.

According to him, the committee has engaged various groups and reported that relative peace has returned to the affected communities.

Mr Idris, however, warned that anyone found responsible for further attacks would face the full weight of the law.

He also said arrangements had been made to deploy three security units, including one to cover Bagudo Local Government Area and another to strengthen security around Yauri and surrounding communities.

The governor said the state government had ordered the procurement of additional operational vehicles for security agencies and would collaborate with federal lawmakers to secure further security assistance for the affected areas.

“There can be no development without security. We will not rest until our people can sleep peacefully in their homes,” he assured.

Commiserating with the state government, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, described insecurity as a serious challenge requiring collective responsibility.

Mr Bagudu said President Bola Tinubu and Mr Idris were making efforts to address the security situation, urging residents to remain patient and support ongoing interventions.

He assured the victims that the governor would continue to take measures to alleviate their suffering and strengthen security in the affected communities.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Haliru Aliyu-Wasagu, said the state government had procured more than 30 armoured vehicles and other security equipment to enhance the operational capacity of security agencies.

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