N-HYPPADEC donates relief materials, N10m to victims of banditry in Kebbi

N-HYPPADEC donates relief materials, N10m to victims of banditry in Kebbi

The Managing Director of the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa has presented relief materials and N10 million to victims of banditry in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The communities affected by the bandits attacks include Kawara, Binuwa, Kalkami, Dabe, Kasoshi, Kafar Giwa, and Sa Madubi. The attacks claimed several lives and left property worth millions of naira destroyed.

The relief items included 100 bags of 50kg rice, 100 bags of 70kg assorted grains, 35 jerrycans of 20-litre cooking oil, 15 cartons of seasoning, 15 cartons each of detergent and soap, 300 pieces each of blankets and mats, as well as N10 million cash.

The managing director sympathised with the victims, the governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris and the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu Abdullahi over the incidents.

Yelwa described the attacks as catastrophic and condemnable, noting that they were aimed at destabilising peace and economic activities in the affected communities.

“We condemn this catastrophic act of cowardice by the terrorist group whose motive is to disrupt peace and rob people of their means of livelihood,” he said.

“We express our heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Kebbi State, particularly the families of those who lost their lives, and sympathise with those who lost their property. No amount of support we are bringing here will restore the lives and property lost, but we felt the need to be here and offer our modest support to cushion the effects,”  he added.

While acknowledging the efforts of Governor Nasir Idris in tackling insecurity, Yelwa said, “Your Excellency, we are aware of your commitment to ending insecurity and the huge investments you are making in the sector.

“We are confident that you will not rest until this challenge is addressed. On our part, we will advocate for the reconstruction of destroyed property and increased security presence in the affected communities.”

In his remarks, Governor Idris, represented by the Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Alhaji Garba Salisu Takware, expressed appreciation to managing director for the swift intervention.

He commended N-HYPPADEC for consistently supporting its host communities through impactful initiatives and assured that the relief materials would be promptly distributed to the victims.

Takware added that the state government had also made adequate arrangements to cater for the needs of the affected communities and beef up security across the state.

The N-HYPPADEC Managing Director also led his delegation to the palace of the Emir of Yauri to condole with the traditional ruler over the incident.

In his response, the Emir expressed gratitude to N-HYPPADEC for its support to the victims.