Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani on Sunday took to his social media handle announcing his visit to Mrs Sarah Achi and her daughter at the Military Hospital in Kaduna during which he promised to support the family.
Mrs Achi, her daughter and her husband, Ven Edwin Achi, a priest of the Kaduna diocese of the Anglican Communion were kidnapped last year.
Her husband died in the custody of the kidnappers. But she and her daughter were rescued recently by security forces months after being held in the den of kidnappers. They are currently being taken care of at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna
In his post, Governor Sanni said he went to the hospital to personally convey his condolences on the tragic death of Mrs Achi’s husband, the late Venerable Edwin Achi.
He wrote, “It was a moment of deep solemnity, and I expressed my heartfelt sympathies as the family confronts grief and the long path to healing”
While stating that he was accompanied on this visit by the Anglican Archbishop of Kaduna Province, Most Revd. Timothy Yahaya he assured Mrs Achi of the unwavering support of the Kaduna State Government.
“This includes the provision of a home, full sponsorship of the children’s education, settlement of all medical expenses, and sustained psychosocial care to aid their recovery and reintegration into society.”
He said these interventions “reflect our firm commitment to standing with victims of banditry and to ensuring that compassion, justice and human dignity remain at the centre of governance.”
He commended the security agencies for their professionalism, courage and effective collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, which led to the successful release of Mrs Achi and her daughter from the den of kidnappers..
” Their sacrifice and dedication continue to strengthen public confidence in our security architecture.” Uba said