By Abdullahi Tukur
The Kebbi State Government has pledged to support the families of 10 police officers and other victims killed by terrorists along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of the state.
Governor Nasir Idris made the pledge on Tuesday when a delegation from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olatunji Disu, led by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Umar Dada, paid him a condolence visit.
Governor Idris condoled with the Nigeria Police Force over the death of the officers, noting that they lost their lives while carrying out their constitutional duties.
He said the officers were deployed to the area to support sister security agencies in the fight against terrorism and other forms of criminality.
“I want to condole the IGP and the entire Nigeria Police Force over the sudden death of these officers.
He said government will come to the aid of the families of the officers who lost their lives,
Earlier, DIG Dada conveyed the condolences of the Inspector-General of Police to the Governor, the people of Kebbi State and the families of the fallen officers.
He assured the Governor that the police would intensify efforts to apprehend those responsible for the attack and bring them to justice.
The DIG commended the Kebbi State Government for its continued support to the police and other security agencies in the state.
He disclosed that a police squadron would soon be established in Kebbi State to further strengthen security operations and enhance the protection of lives and property.
