Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has made a decision to stop giving out help, called palliatives, to 100,000 families in two areas called Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere.
He made this decision quickly to make sure that the way the help is given is fair and honest.
Governor Zulum explained in a message from his office in Maiduguri that he stopped the help because some people were worried about how the families were chosen to get the help.
They said there were problems with how the help was given out, and it was supposed to help the people who need it most.
The Governor said, “I promised to help the people who need it, especially during these hard times when many countries are having money problems.
“I want to make sure that the help goes to the right people who need it. If there are any problems with how it was given out, we will look into it seriously.”
I asked the police and other security people to check what happened and punish anyone who did something wrong.”
He also said that the help will start again next week after they make sure everything is done right.
Governor Zulum promised that his government will focus on making health care better, making education good, helping young people find jobs, starting new businesses, and making the economy stronger by building better roads and other things
[02/03, 06:40] Hassan Haruna: Banditry: Katsina Appeals to Federal Government for Reinforcements
By Hassan Haruna
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has asked the Federal government for more help with security.
He wants more support to stop the bandits causing trouble in the state. He talked about this on Friday when he spoke to protesters in Birchi community in Kurfi local government area.
The protesters were angry about a recent attack by bandits on Wurma community. The bandits killed people and destroyed a health facility, a police outpost, houses, and vehicles in Wurma.
The governor said the state needs help from the Federal government to stop the violence.
He also said the state government will send 100 security people to Wurma. They will be provided with food every day to help bring back peace to the area.
Governor Radda said he understands the protesters’ feelings and is saddened by the violence.
He expressed his sympathy for the families who lost loved ones and the community affected by the attack.
“My heart aches for the children who have lost their parents and the community that has been so deeply affected. I stand with you in this time of unimaginable pain and hardship.”
He promised to work with security agencies to catch the bandits and punish them. He said he won’t stop until there is peace and security in Katsina State.
Governor Radda asked the people of Birchi and Wurma communities to support the state’s security agencies in fighting banditry. He assured them that he is committed to restoring peace in the areas affected by violence.
