We Shall Settle Medical Bills Of Injured Soldiers – Gov Lawal

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara on Monday declared that the state shall henceforth foot the medical bills of soldiers who sustained injuries while engaged in fighting insecurity in the state.

The governor gave the assurance at the 2024-Armed Forces Remembrance Day on Monday, in Gusau. He said that the assistance was to appreciate the enormous contributions of the troops towards restoring peace in the state.

Lawal, however, said the Remembrance Day celebration was timely, especially at the time when insecurity had negatively affected the economic growth of the state.

The governor, represented by his Deputy, Mallam Mani Mummune, also expressed concern the bandits had already created a fear and uncertainty in most communities in the state and urged the troops to confront headlong any attack by bandits in Zamfara.

According to him, the Armed Forces Remembrance Day provides an opportunity for Nigerians to assist the veterans who are alive but unable to earn a living, adding, “The occasion is also a reminder for Nigerians to safeguard the Unity of the country”.

Earlier, the Zamfara State Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Ladan Aminu, urged the government to support the veterans and families of the fallen heroes. He enjoined Armed Forces to put in their best in fighting against insecurity across the country.