Kogi govt returns 78 destitute, beggars to states of origin

The Kogi state government disclosed that it has returned no fewer than 78 destitute and beggars to their states of origin.

Hajia Fatima Kabir-Buba, the state Commissioner for social development and women affairs, made the disclosure while addressing a news conference in Lokoja.

Kabir-Buba explained that the destitute were evacuated from different parts of Lokoja, the state capital and returned to Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi and Zamfara States where they originally came from.

She stressed that the action was not to discriminate against any Nigerian but to rid the streets of Lokoja of beggars and destitute.

The Commissioner added that the persons were transported in six buses to their various destinations with utmost respect and dignity.

“This action of ours should not be misconstrued. The government under the leadership of Gov. Yahaya Bello remains committed to providing for the less privilege without any form of discrimination in the state”.