Bauchi State government has provided financial support and sent condolences to the families of security personnel who either lost their lives, went missing, or sustained injuries during a recent anti-insurgency operation in Alkaleri local government area .
A delegation led by the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Gambo Galadima, alongside the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Vigilante, and Youth Empowerment Agency Commander, Umar Aliyu Shayi, yesterday visited the bereaved and affected families at the 33 Artillery Brigade Shadawanka Barracks, the Bauchi Police Command, and the residence of a fallen Civil Defence officer.
At the barracks, they were received by Brigade Commander Brigadier U.G. Simon before meeting the family of late military officer Haruna Buba, who died in active service.
On behalf of the state government, Galadima described Buba as a hero whose sacrifice would remain unforgettable, presenting N3 million to his family.
The delegation also visited the family of Police Officer Yahaya Abdullahi, who has been declared missing, and the family of late Civil Defence Corps officer Musa Abdullahi. Each family received N1 million in support.
Additionally, eight injured security personnel drawn from different agencies were each given N250,000 by the state government.
Speaking during the visit, Umar Aliyu Shayi stressed the importance of service, sacrifice, and legacy, noting that while death is inevitable, the courage and patriotism of the officers will forever be remembered.
He added that the government of Governor Bala Mohammed deeply values their contributions and stands solidly with their families.
He further called on Bauchi residents to continue cooperating with security agencies to sustain peace and stability in the state.
Aliyu Haruna, brother of the late military officer, Yahaya Abdu, elder brother to the missing police officer, and Malam Yau, father of the late Civil Defence officer, all expressed gratitude to Governor Mohammed for the support and prayed for Allah’s blessings on his administration.
