Zulum Gives Scholarship To Children Of CJTF Who Died In IED Blast

By Akinwale Kasali

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has given hope to the children of the eight Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, who lost their lives when an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, exploded along Dikwa-Marte Road in the State by promising to give them  scholarships.

Zulum announced this during a condolence visit to the families of the fallen heroes in Fezzan ward of the metropolis.

The eight members of the force were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device attack along the road on Tuesday.

Zulum 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  family to take care of their immediate needs.

“The Government of Borno State will also provide full scholarship to children of the deceased members of the CJTF.

“For those without children, we will extend support to other family members,” he said.

The Governor described them as martyrs who made ultimate sacrifices in defence of their communities, assuring all that their bravery would never be forgotten.

He, however, 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, Abdullahi Askira; the APC state Chairman, Bello Ayuba; Permanent Secretary, Government House, Mustapha Ali Busuguma, among other government officials.