Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has promised scholarships for children of slain members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) who lost their lives along Dikwa-Marte Road in the state.
Eight members of the taskforce were tragically killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack planted by terrorists along the road, on Tuesday.
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 on Thursday 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 family to take care of their immediate needs,” Zulum stated.
“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 members.”
Zulum described the slain civilian security operatives as martyrs who made ultimate sacrifices in defence of their communities, assuring that their bravery would never be forgotten.
The Governor prayed for the repose of their souls and urged their families to bear the loss with strength and fortitude.
The governor was accompanied on the sympathy visit by the Deputy Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Musa Askira; state chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Bello Ayuba; Permanent Secretary of Government House, Barr. Mustapha Ali Busuguma, among other top government officials.
