Nigerian Concord Newspaper
The Member Representing Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo Federal Constituency, Hon. Prince Solomon Wombo has called on elites and political leaders of Sankera extraction to stop playing politics with the lives and properties of the innocent people of the axis.
The federal lawmaker made this plea yesterday during his visit to the families of the people that were brutally murdered by Fulani herdsmen in the area.
Represented by Mr. Chila Aondona, the lawmaker Urged the people and stakeholders in Sankera to unite to overcome insecurity in the locality with commitment, sincerity and honesty. “As long as we do not present a common resolve, we shall continue to squabble among ourselves, while our dear homeland degenerates” he noted.
Wombo in his condolence message to the bereaved expressed deep sorrow over the incessant killings of his constituents. He however pledged to deploy any means necessary within his capacity and beyond as an individual and as a Lawmaker to ensure that normalcy returns to the affected communities in Sankara Intermediate Area.
He also decried that as a parliamentarian, he had no absolute or direct control over security agencies but could only draw attention, appeal to the responsible authorities for mitigation, and coordinate his constituents for meaningful deliberations which he has adequately done.
He urged traditional rulers, politicians, and all stakeholders to unite and engage youth in the communities to find an acceptable solution to the insecurity in the zone .
Hon. Wombo also revealed that he had also interacted extensively with the governor of the state, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia over the insecurity in Sankera and is hopeful that very soon lasting measures shall be taken to address the situation.
The lawmaker condoled with the affected families and prayed to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the unforgettable incident and also grant their loved ones eternal rest.
Responding on behalf of the displaced community, the residence Pastor, NKST Ayati, Pastor Shimo thanked Hon. Prince Solomon Wombo for his generous donation to the bereaved families and appealed for more security so that the people could go back to their respective homestead and farms.