As Nigerians continue to mourn the 30 fishermen brutally murdered by blood-baying terrorists on Wednesday at Mukdolo village, Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum has visited the bereaved families to condole with them, praying Allah to comfort them.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the affected fishermen from Dikwa LGA had gone fishing in the village, but were ambushed and murdered by the terrorists.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Mallam Isa Gusau, disclosed in a press release on Saturday that Governor Zulum met with the bereaved families at the palace of the Emir of Dikwa, Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Ibrahim-Elkanemi.
“On behalf of the government and people of Borno,” the governor was reported to have said, “I am here to extend our sympathy to you over the killing of our brothers who had gone to earn a living.
“I urge you to take solace from the Almighty Allah, as He alone can take life. We pray that their souls shall rest in eternal peace.”
During the condolence visit, Zulum gave out relief materials to each of the deceased families to support them during the mourning period even as he assured them of further assistance.
Responding on behalf of the families, the Shehu of Dikwa expressed deep appreciation to the governor for his concern, compassion and commitment to the welfare of the people.