President Bola Tinubu has stated that those guilty for the Tudun Biri village bombing, which resulted in the lost of lives of more than 90 people, will meet due punishment.
The president also stated that the victims will be assisted through the new Folako Initiative, which will begin this month. The first hamlet to be restored under this plan will be Tudun Biri.
In the president’s absence, Vice President Kashim Shettima paid a visit to the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital to express condolences.
He underscored the federal government’s commitment to fighting banditry in the region.
Shettima said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent us to commensurate with the people of Kaduna over the tragic incident.
“The calibre of people that are here with me is a testimony to how deeply touched the president was by the incident.
“The President was deeply touched by what happened, and we would like to assure the people and government of Kaduna State that the government will take measures to protect and preserve the interest of our nation.
“The victims will be taken well care of under the Fulako Initiative which will commence by this month and this community will be the first to be rebuilt in the northwest zone.
“All measures will be taken to ensure that future occurrences are averted. Government will go to the root of the issue and anyone found culpable will be punished accordingly.”