PICTORIAL: Kaduna Governor Visits Late Anglican Cleric Achi's Wife, Daughter After Their Release By Bandits

The Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has visited the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna to meet Mrs Sarah Achi and her daughter, who were recently released from captivity by bandits on Sunday.

Governor Sani said the visit was to personally convey his condolences on the tragic death of her husband, the late Venerable Edwin Achi, in captivity. He also assured Mrs Achi of provision of a home, full sponsorship of her children’s education, settlement of all medical expenses, and sustained psychosocial care to aid their recovery and reintegration into society.

Taking to his verified Facebook page, Governor Sani said, “it was a moment of deep solemnity, and I expressed my heartfelt sympathies as the family confronts grief and the long path to healing. I was accompanied on this visit by the Anglican Archbishop of Kaduna Province, Most Revd. Timothy Yahaya.”

The governor further wrote: “I 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. 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.

“I commended the security agencies for their professionalism, courage and effective collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, which led to the successful release of the victims. Their sacrifice and dedication continue to strengthen public confidence in our security architecture.

“Before leaving the hospital, I visited several other patients in the hospital, offered encouragement, and reaffirmed commitment to strengthen healthcare and security statewide.”