Kogi State government has commenced distribution of relief materials to victims and other residents of Agojeju Odo community in Omala Local Government Area which was attacked by gunmen on April 4.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has shortly after the attack directed the State Emergency Management Agency ( SEMA) to coordinate a need assessment exercise in collaboration with the Omala Local Government.
Consequently, the state Deputy Governor, Joel Oyibo Salifu has commenced the distribution of the relief materials to the affected communities on behalf of the state government while on a visit to commiserate with the people.
Meanwhile , Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended the distribution of relief materials to the victims and other residents of the communities affected by the crisis.
Special Adviser on media to the governor, Ismaila Isah said the governor gave the commendation while receiving interim report on the distribution of relief materials to the victims.
Isah quoted Governor Ododo as saying that : “while we are seeking lasting solution to the communal crisis in the area that had become intractable over the years, it is our responsibility to provide succour to the men, women and children who have been displaced by the attacks on their homes and their means of livelihood.
“These relief materials, though , a temporary measure, will go a long way to mitigate the immediate impact of the displacement and discomfort suffered by our people in Agojeju-Odo and other affected communities in the area.
” I want to assure you that we are leaving nothing to chance in our efforts to prevent the breakdown of law and order and to secure the lives and property of all our people across the state.”
Ododo also commended the Caretaker Chairman of Omala local government area, Mr Mark Edibo and security agencies in the area for their efforts in ensuring that peace returns to the area.
He urged them to remain focused on the immediate task to comfort those affected by the crisis.
The Governor assured the people of continued support by the state government, stressing that the immediate concern of his administration is to bring relief to those who are distressed at the moment while putting measures in place to prevent a repeat of the attack .
Ododo who has been involved in ongoing investigation into the unfortunate crisis provided update on the incident when he announced last week that principal suspects have been arrested and the culprits have been assisting security agencies with useful information. (vitalnewsngr.com)
