Families of deceased Anti-kidnapping crusaders in Kwara to receive N50,000 monthly stipend
Twenty-seven families of fallen heroes of Anti-kidnapping crusade across three emirates in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State are to receive monthly stipend of N50,000.
Chairman of Edu Local Government Area, Abdullahi Bello Ndamangoro, announced the disbursement of the ₦50,000 monthly stipend during the Firdau prayers for the fallen heroes across the three Emirates: Lafiagi, Shonga, and Tsaragi.
The operatives lost their lives in the fight for freedom from kidnappers during gunfire exchanges.
Ndamangoro, in a statement, on Tuesday, expressed sympathy to the families of the departed heroes who paid the ultimate price with their lives during the fight against kidnapping in Lafiagi Emirate.
“May their souls rest in peace, and may Allah grant them Al-jannah fidaus and comfort the families they left behind,” the council chairman added.
He noted further that the funds has been disbursed to every councilor representing every ward from the three Emirates for immediate release to the beneficiaries identified during documentation and profiling.
“The beneficiaries will receive this fund from the council every month from now till our tenure expires as the Council of Edu LGA. This money cannot take care of their needs, but it is a form of relief and recognition to the families affected by this tragedy,” the chairman asserted.
“The Edu Local Government Council will continue to appreciate and wish the Governor of Kwara State, Malam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, a successful administration for his support to the safety of lives and properties of the good people of Edu Local Government Area,” the Chairman stated.
