By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum 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.
Gov. 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.
“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.
He added,” Let me also extend my condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in the cause of the fight against terrorism in Borno and all parts of the northeast.
“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.”
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