‘Use it to buy house’- Zulum gifts N30m to family of army officer k!lled by Boko Haram

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has gifted N30 million to support the family of the late Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ebisingha Alari, who was recently killed in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle.

Governor Zulum personally handed over the donation to the officer’s wife on Saturday in Maiduguri, expressing his condolences to the bereaved family and honoring the sacrifices of soldiers battling insurgency in the region.

“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 continued, “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.”

The governor explained that the financial support would help the officer’s family secure a home, as he was informed that Lt. Col. Alari did not own a personal house.

“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 defense of our country,” Zulum stated.

The presentation was attended by top military officials, including the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Waidi Shuaibu, and Sector 2 Commander, Major General Chieiebere Ejike.

Other dignitaries present included Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, House of Representatives members Engr Bukar Talba and Ahmed Jaha, as well as senior state government officials such as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Engr Babagana Malumbe; Commissioners; the Permanent Secretary of Government House, Mustapha Ali Busuguma; Special Adviser on Security, Brigadier Gen. Abdullahi Sabi Ishaq (Rtd); and the Chairman of Damboa Local Government, Ali Mohammed Kauji.