Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has promised to provide educational scholarships for children of the slain civilian JTF members who lost their lives along the Dikwa-Marte road.
Eight members of the Force were tragically killed in an Improvised Explosive Device attack along the road on Tuesday.
The governor also announced an immediate assistance of N5 million to each of the bereaved families to cater to their basic needs.
Zulum made the announcement on Thursday during a condolence visit to families of the fallen heroes in the 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.
“The government of Borno State will also provide full scholarships to children of the deceased members of the CJTF. For those without children, we will extend support to other family members, ” the governor added.
He described them as martyrs who made ultimate sacrifices in defence of their communities, assuring that their bravery would never be forgotten.
Governor Zulum 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 of Borno State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Musa Askira; APC state chairman, Hon. Bello Ayuba; Permanent Secretary Government House, Barr. Mustapha Ali Busuguma, among other government officials.
