By Idris Ahmed, Lokoja
Former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff on Sunday paid a condolence visit to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state over the death of his sister, Hajia Rabietu Bello, and also commiserated with him over the attack of Tawari community, in the state.
Hajia Rabietu, an elder sister to Gov Bello, died on Dec. 23, 2019 after an illness.
It would also be recalled that some unknown gunmen believed to be terrorists attacked Tawari community on the night of Jan. 2, 2020, killing over 23 people, injuring many and burning several houses including the Chief’s palace and Churches.
Sheriff, who met with Bello at Government House Lokoja, in company of his aides, said he was in the state to sympathise with the governor; over the loss of his sister, and the recent attack on the state by gunmen.
The former governor prayed God for the repose of the soul of the late Rabietu and grant him and other members of the family to bear the irreparable loss.
Senator Sheriff also sympathized with the Government and People of Kogi State over the recent terrorist attacks on Tawari community which led to loss of about 23 lives and destruction of property worth millions of naira.
He described the incident as heinous, criminal, unfortunate and urged the security agencies to ensure those behind the terror attack on Tawari community were brought to justice.
Sheriff further sent his condolences to the family of those that lost their loved ones during the attack.
Responding, Governor Bello thanked Senator Sherif for finding time to visit him, and identifying with the Government and the people of Kogi state at their moments of griefs.
Bello restated that the Tawari killing was terrorist attack, assuring the former Borno Governor and the people of the state that he would do everything within the ambit of the law to ensure that the terrorists faced justice.
