Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno donated N30 million to the family of late Lt.-Col. Thomas Alari, who lost his life in the ongoing counter insurgency operations against Boko Haram in Timbuktu Triangle.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the donation was presented to the wife of the deceased by the governor in person on Saturday in Maiduguri.
Zulum, however, extended his condolences to the bereaved family and all those who died in the fight against insurgency in Borno and the North-east.
“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,” the governor said.
He said that the donation was meant to assist the family in purchasing a house since the deceased did not own a house before his untimely death.
“We are also presenting a token donation of N30 million 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 defense of our country,” Zulum added.
The presentation was made in the presence of the Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu; the Sector 2 Commander, Maj.-Gen. Chieiebere Ejike and other top government officials.