Governor provides scholarships and financial aid to families of fallen CJTF members

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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has promised to provide scholarships for the children of eight Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members who lost their lives in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack along Dikwa-Marte Road in the state. The governor made the announcement during a condolence visit to the families of the fallen heroes in Fezzan ward of the metropolis.

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During the visit, Zulum 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,” he said

The governor further promised to provide full scholarship to the children of the deceased CJTF members. “The government of Borno State will also provide full scholarships to the children of the deceased members of the CJTF. For those without children, we will extend support to other family members,” he added.

Zulum described the fallen heroes as martyrs who made ultimate sacrifices in defence of their communities, assuring that their bravery would never be forgotten. “They are martyrs who made ultimate sacrifices in defence of their communities,” he said, praying for the repose of their souls and urging their families to bear the loss with strength and fortitude.

The governor was accompanied on the sympathy visit by several government officials, including the deputy speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, and the APC state chairman, Bello Ayuba

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