The Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni said his administration will continue supporting as well as working hand in hand with the military and other security operatives for effective and sustainable peace in the state and the country as a whole.
Buni stated this when he visited the Headquarters of the 27 Task Force Brigade Buni Gari, to sympathize with the formation over the recent attack by insurgents.
A statement issued by the director general Press Affairs and Media to the Governor Alhaji Mamman Mohamed said Buni has while speaking during the visit described as unfortunate the resurgence of insurgency and the attack on security formations.
The Governor commiserates with the army and families of the deceased personnel, saying, “The gallant officers did not die in vain, they died gallantly defending their fatherland.”
Governor Buni donated the sum of N2 m to each to the families of the fallen heroes, and N1m to each of those who sustained injuries.
He stated that the government would also provide educational support to the children of the deceased soldiers.
Similarly, the Governor announced a donation of N50m to be shared to the troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade Buni Gari, in addition to food stuff, mattresses, blankets, and other sundry items donated by the state government.
He reassured the support of the government and people of the state to the army and other security agencies to effectively fight and defeat the resurgence.
Gov. Buni directed for the reinforcement of security around the Brigade, assuring government’s support to the security.
“We will continue to complement your efforts to improve security around your formations.”
The Brigade Commander, Gen. Usman Ahmed, who conducted the Governor around the formation, commended Governor Buni for the uncommon show of concern and care to the soldiers.
