Kebbi State secures release of 12 indigenes detained in Benin Republic
Kebbi State secures release of 12 indigenes detained in Benin Republic
The Kebbi State Government has successfully secured the release of 12 residents of Dole-Kaina, Dandi Local Government Area, who were detained by the authorities of the Republic of Benin since last year.
The freed detainees were presented to Governor Nasir Idris at Kamba, the headquarters of Dandi Local Government Area, during his thank-you visit to the Local Government Area.
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Presenting the individuals to the Governor, the Special Adviser on Special Duties, Alhaji Shafi’u Zauro, recounted their ordeal.
He explained that the detainees, who are traders from Dole-Kaina, had been imprisoned for a year before their eventual release through the Governor’s personal intervention.
“Your Excellency, you mandated me and another official to travel to the Republic of Benin to facilitate their release. We hired a lawyer and followed your instructions, but we couldn’t secure their freedom until you personally intervened during your visit to Benin Republic,” Alhaji Zauro said.
He further announced a personal donation of ₦5 million to assist the traders in reviving their businesses.
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Speaking on behalf of the released individuals, Mallam Yusha’u expressed profound gratitude to Governor Nasir Idris for his efforts in ensuring their release and safe return to their families.
In his remarks, Governor Nasir Idris expressed delight over their freedom, describing it as part of his administration’s commitment to humanitarian services.
He assured the people of continued development in the area, including additional road construction and agricultural support.
“By January 2025, the government will provide free agricultural inputs such as improved seeds, fertilizers, water pumps, and power tillers for irrigation farming,” the Governor announced.
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He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the lives of Kebbi residents. “This is your government. You elected us to serve, and we will continue to do our best.
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‘ We have already appointed over 5,000 advisers, distributed over 350 trucks of food grains free, and subsidized Hajj fares by more than ₦3 billion. By January 2025, we will begin the reconstruction of the Koko-Zuru road.”
The Governor dismissed criticisms about his administration’s performance, stating, “Those claiming we haven’t recorded development are either not from Kebbi or unaware of what is happening. Our achievements will silence opposition by the time we reach three years in office.”
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Governor Idris also flagged off the construction of the 17 kilometre Kwakkwaba-Bani Zumbu road, estimated at ₦5.4 billion, before proceeding to Bunza Local Government Area.
Key stakeholders, including the APC Chairman of Dandi Local Government, Engr. Lawal Bani Zungu; State House of Assembly member Hon. Suleiman Fana; Commissioner for Youth and Sports Nura Bala Fingila; Commissioner for Women Affairs Hajiya Halima Kamba; and Hon. Garba Rabiu Kamba, representing Dandi/Arewa at the House of Representatives, praised the Governor’s people-oriented projects and pledged their unwavering support to his administration.
