A businessman and Philanthropist, Mr. John Gamasaura Katura has donated relief materials to the victims of attacks in Rike and Kimakpa communities in Bassa local government areas of Plateau State.
Mr. Katura who is the Chief Executive Officer of JOKATU Property Development Limited, Abuja, condemned the killings of innocent people, commiserated with victims and called on the government and security agencies to take necessary actions to end the killings in Plateau in particular and the country at large.
Katura was represented by a delegation, led by Pastor Yohanna Dalla Magaji,.
The delegation first visited the palace of the District Head of Kimakpa, Chief Luka Miri where Pastor Magaji conveyed Katura’s message of condolences to the victims.
A beneficiary: Mrs. Wiki, a 35-year-old mother of five, who lost her husband to the assailants
Pastor Magaji stated that Katura was deeply saddened by the incident and condemned it in the strongest terms, describing it as barbaric and prayed that such an incident would not happen again.
He further commended the traditional ruler for his steadfastness in defending his people.
Chief Luka Miri, in his response, expressed his appreciation to John Katura, the delegation and the Anaguta people for standing with the Rigwe Nation in their difficult moment.
The traditional ruler also called for unity synergy among the natives to combat the menace of terrorists and land grabbers.
“What you people have done for us today will further strengthen the cordial relationship between the Irigwe and Anaguta nations.
“Kindly extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr Katura and the Ujah Anaguta”.
Chief Miri also extended his appreciation to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, as well as other prominent sons and daughters of Plateau, for their support and solidarity since the incident occurred. He concluded by praying for Katura’s success in all his endeavors.
At the Zike Primary School where the items were delivered, Pastor Yohanna Dalla Magaji while presenting them to the affected families, further extended his condolences to the victims on behalf of Katura saying that the philanthropist was deeply saddened upon hearing the news and felt compelled to share in their grief.
Another beneficiary, Miss Jennifer Moses who lost her father and three of her brothers
He described the cordial relationship between the people of Jos-North and Bassa and expressed confidence that it would grow even stronger.
Pastor Magaji encouraged the community to remain united, trust in God, and look forward to better days ahead and prayed for divine comfort to the bereaved families and speedy recovery for the injured.
In their separate responses, Yusuf Mwa Nze, Chairman, Irigwe Development Association (IDA), Kimakpa District, who doubles as Chairman, Committee on Relief Materials, Ayo Joyce Sunday, Vice President, Irigwe Youth Movement (IYM), and Timothy Raku Ngwe, Chairman, Plateau Youth Council, Bassa chapter all appreciated Katura for the kind gesture and prayed God to showers abundant blessings upon him.
Some of the beneficiaries expressed gratitude to John Katura saying, the kind gesture will go a long way in alleviating their suffering.
A 35-year-old Wiki who lost her 37-year-old Raja to the attackers was full of gratitude to John Katura. According to her, “I have heard of the philanthropic activities through my niece who is into buying and selling of food items and lives in Unguwan Rukuba.
“I never knew that I would one day, be a beneficiary of his philanthropic gesture. May God continue to bless and keep him for us”.
Another victim, Jennifer Moses who lost her father and three of her brothers, said, “May God bless Mr. John, keep him for us and enlarged his coast”.
Aboro Moses lost two relatives (his younger brother and wife of his elder brother) in addition to property destroyed. In his words, what John Katura did will not go unrewarded. “Just as the assailants will receive the reward for wicked acts, so also will John Katura and all those who reach out to us in our moment of grief and distress will equally receive their reward”.
Items donated included bundles of roofing sheets, bags of maize, and cartons of Indomie noodles.
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