From SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
Borno State Deputy Governor, Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur and former Governor Kashim Shettima on Monday morning led National Assembly members and the state All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders on a condolence visit to Zabarmari community in Jere local government area.
The community was attacked on Saturday attacked by Boko Haram terrorists, leading to the killing of more than 48 rice farmers.
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Also on the delegation were Senators Mohammed Ali Ndume and Abubakar Kyari, State Chairman of the APC, Ali Bukar Dalori, Chief whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Mohammed Tahir Monguno, House of Rep members Hon. Abdulkadir Rahis, Hon. Ahmed Jaha among other important top government officials and party leaders.
The delegation which expressed empathy with the families of the deceased and community leaders of Zabarmari, urged them to strengthen their faith and bear the irreparable loss and regard the incident as a destiny from God while praying for the repose of those who lost their lives.
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The delegates also promised to beef up security in the area and support the residents of the area
Speaking to journalists after the condolence, Senator kashim ahettima assured that he will personally present the immediate demands of the community to his colleagues to proper and necessary action.
He added that efforts will also be made to improve security in the area especially the famous seasonal rice rural farmers who were affected by the attack as well as the host community.
Speaking also, the House of Representatives member representing Jere Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Ahmed Satomi suggested for the inclusion of the local vigilante hunters and CJTF from the area in the new security forces being planned and targeted for the community to curtail future re occurrence while praying for lasting peace in the area and state at large.
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