Bandits attack: President Buhari sends FG delegation to Katsina- President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a delegation led by his chief of staff, Abba Kyari, to Katsina - The delegation met with Katsina state governor and other stakeholders in the state - Buhari's delegation will also get a full brief on the security situation in the state from authorities on the ground President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a federal government delegation led by his chief of staff, Abba Kyari to Katsina to condole with the people of the state. A statement by presidential spokesman Garba Shehu indicates that the delegation arrived Katsina, on Monday, February 17, which is the home state of Buhari. According to the statement, the Kyari-led delegation would be extending heartfelt condolences to Governor Aminu Bello Masari and Emir of Katsina, Abdulmuminu Kabir Usman, over the recent killings by bandits. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Shehu stated that the delegation will also get a full brief on the security situation in the state. Read also Insurgency: Why Borno residents booed Buhari during his visit - Former governor President Buhari assured the state government and Emirate Council that his administration will do whatever it takes to rid Nigeria of criminal elements. The governor, who received the delegation shortly after his return from the areas affected, regretted that the latest incident had marred seven months of unbroken peace in the state. Governor Aminu Bello Masari granted amnesty to the gunmen last year and paid them some sort of compensation. A move that sparked condemnation from some sections of the society at the time. The federal government delegation included ministers of defence, aviation and police affairs. Others were the director-general of National Intelligence Agency, Shehu and some personal aides of the president. Meanwhile, leaders of Tsawan community in Batsari local government area of Katsina state on Monday, February 17 said the recent attack on their village was not reprisal. President Buhari had described the attack as revenge killings, but Tsawa village head, Ibrahim Zangina, said it was not a reprisal attack. Read also Another Amotekun? Southeast governors to launch their own regional security outfit “We have never had any incidents of attacks or confrontation with any bandit or group of bandits in the past,” he said. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) - Legit.ng. We have upgraded to serve you better. Aisha Yesufu carpets Amaechi over recent train incident | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a delegation led by his chief of staff, Abba Kyari, to Katsina - The delegation met with Katsina state governor and other stakeholders in the state - Buhari's delegation will also get a full brief on the security situation in the state from authorities on the ground PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com Legit.ng.