The children of the eight (8) Civilian Joint Task Force members who were killed in an improvised explosive device explosion that occurred along Dikwa-Marte Road in Borno State has been offered scholarship by Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum.
This disclosure was made by the governor during a condolence visit to the families of the deceased in Fezzan ward of the metropolis.
The governor also announced an immediate assistance of N5 million to each of the bereaved families to cater to their basic needs.
“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.
“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,” he said.
He described the deceased as Martyrs who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their communities, stating that their sacrifices will not be forgotten. He also pray that God will grant the departed soul repose and also strengthen the family to bear the loss.
The governor was accompanied on the sympathy visit by the deputy speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira; the APC state chairman, Bello Ayuba; Permanent Secretary, Government House, Mustapha Ali Busuguma, among other government officials.
