Sam Kaye
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has donated N30 million to the family of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Alari, who lost his life recently as part of government’s commitment to the welfare of soldiers at the operation theatre.
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Alari reportedly paid the supreme sacrifice for his nation during the ongoing battle against recalcitrant Boko Haram insurgents within the Timbuktu Triangle recently.
The donation according to the Governor is meant to assist the family to purchase a house for themselves as a result of the tragic death of their bread winner.
The donation of the sim of thirty million Naira was made to the widow of the late military officer by Governor Zulum on Saturday in Maiduguri.
Governor Zulum also used the occasion to extend his condolences to the family of Lt. Col. Alari and all those that lost their lives fighting to restore peace in that deadly triangle 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.
” 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.” Zulum stated.
The presentation was made in the presence of the Theatre Commander Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Waidi Shuaibu, Sector 2 Commander, and Major General Chieiebere Ejike. Also present were Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan and House of Representatives members Bukar Talba and Ahmed Jaha.
Other State Government officials who attended the presentation include the Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Malumbe; Commissioners; Permanent Secretary, Government House, Mustapha Ali Busuguma; Special Adviser on Security to the Governor, Brigadier Gen. Abdullahi Ishaq (RTD); and Chairman of Damboa Local Government, Ali Mohammed Kauji among other senior officers.(www.krestnews.com).