Zulum donates N30m to family of slain soldier

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has donated N30 million to the family of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ebisingha Alari, the army officer who lost his life in the ongoing battle against Boko Haram insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle recently.

The donation was made personally to the wife of the late officer by the governor on Saturday in Maiduguri, the state capital.

The presentation was made in the presence of the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Waidi Shuaibu, Sector 2 Commander, and Major General Chieiebere Ejike.

Speaking during the presentation, Zulum extended condolences to the family of the deceased and those of others who lost their lives fighting to restore peace in Borno.

“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,” he added.

According to the governor, the sum was donated so that the family of the deceased soldier could purchase a house.

He also promised to continue supporting the families of fallen heroes who have put their lives in defense of the country.

Also present during the presentation were Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan and House of Representatives members Engr. Bukar Talba and Ahmed Jaha.

Other state government officials present included the Deputy Chief of Staff, Engr. Babagana Malumbe; Commissioners; Permanent Secretary of the Government House, Mustapha Ali Busuguma; Special Adviser on Security to the Governor, Brigadier Gen. Abdullahi Sabi Ishaq (RTD); and Chairman of Damboa Local Government, Ali Mohammed Kauji, among other senior officers.