Yobe Police Assist Man Who Lost 2 Wives, 2 Children In Fire

The Yobe State Police Command has provided relief materials and cash assistance to a man, Mallam Abubakar Idi, who lost his two wives and two children in a fire incident at Rugan Badali Fulani settlement in Karasuwa Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Usman Kanfani Jibrin, presented the items to Idi at the State Police Headquarters in Damaturu as part of the command’s welfare scheme.

The fire incident occurred on August 21, 2026, claiming the lives of four members of Idi’s immediate family.

The relief package included clothing, shoes, caps, water containers, cooking utensils, a mat, a blanket, a bag of millet and cash assistance to help meet his immediate needs.

While presenting the items, Jibrin expressed sympathy to Idi over the loss of his family members, saying the gesture was intended to ease his hardship and assure him of the command’s support during the difficult period.

The police commissioner also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to the welfare of members of the public, pledging that cases brought to its attention would be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the law.

Responding, Idi expressed appreciation to the commissioner and the command for the assistance, while commending their efforts to investigate the incident and trace the person allegedly responsible.

The Command, through its Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu, reiterated its commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the community and ensuring that investigations were conducted professionally and in accordance with the law.