The Sokoto State Government and Senator Aliyu Wamakko on Monday donated N20 million and four trucks of foodstuffs to victims of banditry in Isa Local Government Area.
He emphasised the government’s commitment to combating the rising spate of insecurity in the state.
“As a government, we are doing everything possible to end banditry, including supporting our security agencies with the resources they need to protect the state,” Governor Aliyu said.
The governor said State Community Guards Corps established by government was to protect rural communities, and urged citizens in banditry-affected areas to provide security agencies with information on suspicious activities.
On his part, Wamakko commended the state government for implementing people-oriented projects, including the distribution of fertiliser and agricultural inputs worth over N4.7 billion to farmers to reduce food prices and create jobs for the youths.