From HASSAN JIRGI Maiduguri
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has promised to provide educational scholarship for children of Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, members who lost their lives along Dikwa-Marte road.
The governor also announced an immediate assistance of N5 million to each of the bereaved families to cater for their basic needs.
Zulum made the announcement during a condolence visit to families of the fallen heroes in Fezzan ward of the metropolis.
“I want to announce an initial assistance of N5 million to be given to each of the families to take care of their immediate needs.
“Government of Borno State will also provide full scholarship to children of the deceased members of the CJTF. For those without children, we will extend support to other family,” Zulum stated.
He described them as martyrs who made ultimate sacrifices in defence of their communities, assuring that their bravery would never be forgotten.
Governor Zulum prayed for the repose of their souls and urged their families to bear the loss with strength and fortitude.
AljazirahNigeria learnt that eight members of the Force were tragically killed in an Improvised Explosive Device attack along the road on Tuesday.
