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Breaking: Kano State Government Disburses Over ₦7 Million To Families Of Uromi Attack Victims
The Kano State Government has disbursed ₦7.4 million to families affected by the 2025 Uromi attack in Edo State, fulfilling a pledge made by Governor Abba Yusuf.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The funds were presented at the palace of the District Head of Bunkure.
Representing the governor, Commissioner for Information Ibrahim Waiya said the assistance is aimed at supporting families who lost loved ones, as well as those who sustained injuries during the incident.
He explained that each of the 16 families of deceased victims received ₦300,000, while 13 survivors were given ₦200,000 each. In addition, food items, including two bags of rice per beneficiary, were distributed.
Waiya noted that the governor acted after discovering that an earlier promise of support had not been fulfilled, adding that the visit was to honour that commitment.
He described the attack as tragic, revealing that 16 people lost their lives while 13 others were injured after being attacked by a mob while returning to the North.
The commissioner also disclosed that efforts are ongoing to ensure the Edo State Government pays its own compensation, adding that a dedicated account has already been set up for that purpose.
He expressed optimism that the compensation would be released soon and assured affected families that both state governments are working towards providing support and ensuring justice.
Waiya urged the victims’ families to remain patient, promising continued government assistance.
In his remarks, the District Head of Bunkure, Alhaji Aminu Umar, appreciated the government for keeping its promise and prayed for peace in the state.
Most of the victims were hunters from Kano who were attacked in Uromi after being mistaken for kidnappers while travelling home for the Sallah celebration.
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