The report has it that Katsina State Government on Monday commenced the resettlement of about 12,000 Internally Displaced Persons who abandoned their Shimfida hometown in Jibia Local Government Area on 10 March 2022 due to frequent banditry attacks.
To that effect, the State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, approved an initial N88.6 million for the exercise and another N18 million for the provision of hospital drugs and logistics for both the IDPs and essential workers returning to the community.
Addressing the returnees shortly after arrival at Shimfida community, the Chairman of Jibia local government area, Hon. Bishir Sabi’u said as part of measures to ensure safety of the returnees, security personnel has been stationed in the community. He also assured the returnees of government support in the provision of food until they are able to settle down and live their normal lives.
