The widows, numbering 12, majority of whom were between 20 and 30 years, including their children, broke down in uncontrollable tears,
Describing the moment as a solemn one, he said the deceased soldiers from the 174 Battalion died in active service so that majority of Nigerians could live in peace.
He said aside the N1 million compensation by the Borno State governor, the Nigerian Army had undertaken a number of things such as payment of benefits accrued to the deceased as well as taking responsibility of the deceased’s children academic pursuit, particularly those below 18 years.
He assured that the Nigerian Army would continue to do all within its powers to comfort the bereaved families.
GOC warns extended families
Advising the widows to use the money given to them wisely, Umahi, however, cautioned extended families not to arm-twist the widows of their benefits.“Widows and children of the fallen soldiers are targets of this gesture. It is meant for wives and children, not for extended family members. The money should be used to carter for the need of the wives and children of the deceased. It is not for burial because the Nigerian Army had taken care of all the burial responsibilities.”
He also warned that the beneficiaries should not be stampeded out of their respective barracks accommodation.
The slain soldiers are Captain A. I. Oshoga, N/13977 of 174 Battalion; Sergeant Sadiq Ominisi with Force number 95NA/40/4750 of 174 Battalion; Corporal Olafimihan Akeem, 92 NA/33/1698 of 9 Brigade; Corporal Sabo Mijinwaya of 9 Brigade; Corporal Moses Sylvester 97NA/44/3971 of 9 Brigade; Lance Corporal Umar is a 97NA/45/7655 of 9 Brigade; Lance Corporal Michael Ike of 9 Brigade; Lance Corporal Nwabunwane Monday of 81 Division.
Others are Lance Corporal Kabiru Mairiga of 81 Division Garrison; Lance Corporal Job of 81 Division Garrison; Private Ephraim Ebimine and Private Ndah Mohammed. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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So their lives is worrh just 1M?, let the remaing soldiers come and get 1M feom me before being kiled. if l no or see anybody that is intending to join the nijer military or para, I will quick quick discourage that fellow.
ReplyDeleteLIVE IS PRICELESS. IT IS NOT TO PAY FOR THE LIVES OF THE HEROES BUT TO HELP THE DECEASED FAMILIES. A LAUDABLE GESTURE FROM BRSG. THANKS TO THE AUTHORITIES CONCERNED. MAY THEIR SOULS REST IN PEACE.
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