JIBIYA RAIN STORM: OSINBAJO IN KASTINA TO COMMENSURATE WITH VICTIMS

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo arrived Katsina at exactly 4:35pm today to commensurate with the people of Jibia Local Government Area of Katisna State over the natural disaster which claimed lives and properties over the weekend.

@Katgovmedia reports that the Vice President was received by Rt. Hon Aminu Bello Masari along with his Deputy Governor, APC's Party Chairman, Security Chiefs, the DG Katsina Media and Publicity among other top echelon of the State Government.

Osinbajo just departed from Umaru Musa Yar'adua international airport. Osinbajo in company of Masari and other dignitaries are currently on their way to Jibia to condole and show his support over the loss of lives and properties.

The VP is in Katsina because president Muhammadu Buhari is away from the country in Netherland where he is attending another function.

Recall that Katsina Media and publicity have reported the rain storm that occurred in Jibia.

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Ibrahim M Abdullah

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