Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, has announced the
donation of a house and N20 million to the family of Dahiru Bako, late
commander of 25 task force brigade.
Bako was killed in a Boko Haram ambush on Sunday.
Speaking on Tuesday at the burial of the late commander,
Zulum described Bako’s death as a loss to the entire nation.
“Indeed it is a very sad moment, this is not a loss to the
family of Late Col. Dahiru Chiroma Bako alone, not to the Nigerian Military, it
is a loss to Borno and indeed Nigeria,” Zulum said.
“He was humble and
committed in discharging his duties, he is part of the success recorded in
degrading Boko Haram insurgency in Borno State.
“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 they bear this irreparable lost. 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 quck
recovery.
“I am reliably informed that Col. 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 Col.
Bako.
“For the welfare of his family, Borno State Government will
relase the sum of 20 million as support for them. A cheque to the effect will
be ready later today or tomorrow morning.”
Zulum said he had been informed that the Nigerian Army has
offered scholarships to Bako’s children.
The governor promised the family that the death of Bako and
other fallen heroes shall not be in vain.
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