By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Babagana Umara Zulum, Borno State Governor has donated N30 million to the family of the late Army Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ebisingha Alari, 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.
Zulum extends his condolences to the family of Lt. Col. Alari and all others who have lost their lives fighting to restore peace in Borno State.
He said the state authorities have sent a high-level delegation to the funeral, adding that he felt the need to personally extend his condolences on behalf of the government and people of the state.
“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 doesn’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.” Zulum stated.
The presentation was made in the presence of Major General Waidi Shuaibu, Theatre Commander Operation Hadin Kai, and Major General Chieiebere Ejike, Sector 2 Commander.
Also present are Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan and House of Representatives members Engr Bukar Talba and Ahmed Jaha.
