By Faith Awa Maji, Katsina
Following the recent killings by terrorists in Bakori and Kankara Local Government Areas of Katsina State, Governor Aminu Bello Masari has approved the setting up of a high-powered Judicial Commission of Enquiry to investigate the remote and immediate caused of the incidents.
Masari gave the approval Wednesday during the State Security Council’s meeting, saying it was aimed to curtailing further occurrence.
A statement by the Secretary to the Government of Katsina State, Murtari Lawal said “as a result of the unfortunate and tragic incident that occurred in some areas of Bakori and Kankara Local Government Areas of the State where some lives were lost, the State Government sent a high powered delegation to the area under the leadership of the Secretary to the Government of the State and other prominent Government officials to condole with the families of the deceased, sympathize with the affected communities and come up with intervention proposal for the bereaved families and those that were wounded.
“The State Security Council also met and deliberated on the matter and accordingly, His Excellency has approved the setting up of a high-powered Judicial Commission of Enquiry to thoroughly investigate the remote and immediate causes and the devastating effects of the unfortunate incident in order to avert further occurrence.
“The State Government is calling on all peace loving and law-abiding individuals to remain calm and go about their normal lawful businesses as the Government is in control of the situation”, he noted.
