Boko Haram: Zulum donates N30m to family of slain army officer Alari

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Boko Haram: Zulum donates N30m to family of slain army officer Alari

 

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has donated N30 million to the family of the late Army Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ebisingha Alari, who lost his life in a battle against Boko Haram insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle.

The donation was made personally to the wife of the late officer by the Governor on Saturday in Maiduguri.

Zulum extended his condolences to the family of Lt. Col. Alari and all others who 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.

“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.”

The presentation was made in the presence of the Theatre Commander Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Waidi Shuaibu, and Sector 2 Commander, Major General Chieiebere Ejike, as well as Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan and House of Representatives members Engr Bukar Talba and Ahmed Jaha.

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