Story from Khadija Abdullahi JIKA, Abuja
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State gave a donation of a befitting house and the sum N20 million to the wife and children, left behind by late Colonel Dahiru Chiroma Bako who died from wounds sustained while battling Boko Haram.
Colonel Bako, described by Zulum as a fallen warrior, was Commander of 25 Task Force Brigade of Operation Lafiya Dole in charge of Damboa and surrounding axis in southern Borno. He died at a military hospital in Maiduguri on Monday.
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Governor Zulum, at the burial of the late Commander in Maiduguri on Tuesday, paid glowing tribute and announced house and a cash donation to the family of the deceased.
“Indeed it is a very sad moment, this is not a loss to the family of Late Colonel Dahiru Chiroma Bako alone, not to the Nigerian Military, it is a loss to Borno and indeed Nigeria.
“Colonel Bako was a gallant and dogged military officer, under whose watch Damboa was never defeated. He is humble and committed to discharging his duties, he is part of the success recorded in degrading Boko Haram insurgency in Borno State”, Zulum said remorsefully.
“He has been one of the greatest in trying to stabilize not only Borno but even the neighbouring Yobe State. We will remember his contributions forever, may Almighty Allah reward him, and forgive him.
“To his family, may Allah give them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. To all the soldiers and officers of the Nigerian Military that lost their lives, may Almighty Allah reward and forgive them. The injured ones we pray for their quick recovery.
“I am reliably informed that Colonel Bako did not have a house of his own. We cannot ignore the family he left behind. We share their grief and nothing can equal his life. Nevertheless, I am pleased to announce that Borno State Government will build a befitting house for the family of late Colonel Bako.
“I was also told that the Nigerian Army under the distinguished leadership of Luitenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has offered a scholarship to his children, we will also support the family to complement the efforts of the military.
“For the welfare of his family, Borno State Government will release the sum of 20 million as support for them. A cheque to the effect will be ready later today or tomorrow morning” Governor Zulum said.
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