▪︎ Presents N26 million package to families
The Governor of Borno, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has redeemed his pledge to the family of the late Col. DC Bako and the 3 other soldiers that died with the senior officer in the course of defending the country.
In a statement on Wednesday, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, said the Governor redeemed the pledge when he visited the wife of the late Col Bako on Wednesday morning in Maiduguri.
Musa said the Governor was received by the Acting GOC, 7 Division, Brig Gen AK Ibrahim.
He added that the Governor consoled the wife and family members of Col Bako, and prayed for the repose of the soul of the late senior officer and the 3 other soldiers who paid the supreme price along with him.
He described him as a great patriot and formidable commander.
The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, said the Governor took the opportunity to present a chpeque of N20 million to Mrs Bako, which he earlier pledged and also promised to redeem his pledge of getting the family a house.
He said the governor also donated N2 million each to the families of the 3 other deceased soldiers; they are – Lance Corporal Nwobuji Desmond, Lance Corporal Adebiyi Oluwaseye and Private Aliyu Ibrahim, whom he described as gallant and patriotic soldiers par excellence.
Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army extended their immense appreciation to the Governor for the kind gesture.
Musa said the Nigerian Army again assured Nigerians of its continuous determination and commitment to ending terrorism and other insecurities in Nigeria.
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