FG Begins Verification Of Sokoto Fire Victims

The Federal Govern
ment committee on the disbursement of N250 million Kara Market fire in Sokoto State has began verification of victims affected by the disaster.
President Goodluck Jonathan had during a visit to the market on February 8, pledged a N250 million donation to victims of the February 5 fire.
The Tide reports that property estimated at millions of naira were burnt at the popular market.
There was, however, no loss of life or injury in the incident.
Chairman of the five-member committee, Alhaji Sani Sidi, while addressing the victims in Sokoto recently, said that the exercise was to verify the losses and the actual number of the victims.
Sidi, who is the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), said: “We commiserate with the victims and the entire people of the state over the unfortunate incident.
“We are also here for an on-the-spot assessment of the damages and losses caused by the inferno with a view to equitably disbursing the N250 million.’’
Sidi, represented by the Secretary of the Committee, Alhaji Sanusi Ado, called for the cooperation of the victims to ensure the successful and speedy completion of the assignment.
The spokesman of the victims, Alhaji Falalu Malami, commended the Federal Government for its kind gesture.
Gov. Aliyu Wamakko, on Feruary 13, also announced a donation of N100 million to the victims.