The Gombe State Government has donated the sum of N50 million to Yobe State in support of its efforts to provide succour to victims of the Mafa terrorist attack and flooding across the state.
Gombe State’s Deputy Governor, Mr Manesiah Daniel Jatau, who represented Governor Inuwa Yahaya to make the donation, described the attack on the community as sad and unfortunate.
A statement signed by the Director General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed, said the donation was to support the state government in providing assistance to the victims.
According to the statement, “We share with you the double tragedy of the attack on the community and the floods that claimed some lives, swept away houses and farmlands.”
Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni commended the Gombe State government for standing with his government and people of the state at such trying moment.
“I am highly delighted with this show of sympathy and brotherhood exhibited to us by the government of Gombe State, we will continue to cherish this support, care and visit,” Buni said.
He described security challenges as a global phenomenon which required collective efforts to halt.