A Federal lawmaker representing Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, Abdul Malik Zubairu, has married off 105 orphans whose parents were killed by bandits.

The grand occasion took place on Saturday in Bungudu town, the headquarters of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. It attracted prominent personalities from both within and outside the state.

The brides and bridegrooms were beautifully dressed, and thousands of people attended the event to celebrate with the newly married couples.

Lawmaker Zubairu provided the couples with beds and bedding materials. He also paid N10.5 million as dowry for the 105 brides.

Additionally, each of the 105 bridegrooms received N100,000 to help them start a business of their choice. Each groom also received N50,000 to assist with other expenses.