Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has donated N30 million to the family of the late Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ebisingha Alari, who was killed in the ongoing battle against Boko Haram insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle.
The donation was personally handed over by Governor Zulum to the wife of the late officer on Saturday in Maiduguri, as revealed in a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya.
Zulum expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and paid tribute to all fallen soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in the fight to restore peace in Borno State.
“Yesterday, we sent a high-level state government delegation to the funeral. However, I felt the need to personally extend my condolences on behalf of the government and people of the state,” Zulum said.
The Borno State governor added:
“We are also presenting a token donation of N30m for his immediate family to purchase a house because I was told that Lt. Col. Alari didn’t own a personal house.
“I want to assure you that, apart from this, we will continue to offer support to you and the families of our fallen heroes who have put their lives in defence of our country.”
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