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Borno Governor, Zulum donates house, N20m to late Col. D. C. Bako’s widow, orphans

Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday announced a donation of a befitting house and 20 million Naira to the widow and orphans left behind by late Col. Dahiru Chiroma Bako who died from wounds sustained while battling boko haram. Insurgents ambushed the Commander’s troop on Sunday morning.

Col. 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.

Zulum, at the burial of the late Commander in Maiduguri on Tuesday, paid glowing tribute and announced house and cash donation to family of the deceased.

"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."

"Col. Bako was a gallant and dogged military officer, under whose watch Damboa was never defeated. He is 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 Allah give them fortitude to 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 quick 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. I was also told that the Nigerian Army under the distinguished leadership of Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has offered a scholarship to his children, we will also support the family to compliment the efforts of the military."

"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.

The Governor had on Sunday night expressed sadness on the news of Bako’s demise.

Zulum described the Commander as one who inspired his troops and led them in the frontline with exceptional courage which was clearly out of pure patriotism.

He had also said the death of Bako and heroes like him shall not be in vain.

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Better governor

good one

Bring d money and take my boyfriend, his also in maiduguri

Is he different from others that have been killed in the war without taking proper care of their families

My no 1 governor.
A Governor that is compassionate and selfless, possessing rare understanding of service and reward, yet full of wisdom.

The cheque will be released today or tomorrow ....
Scam

Gov zulum!

When I knew that APC was poised to lose Edo election was when they chose Ganduje and Uzodinma as their campaign managers instead of Zulum and Fayemi.

The pragmatic Governor Zulum should also extend this hand of fellowship to other soldiers especially the non commissioned officers who paid the supreme price in the fight against Boko Haram.

This man is one of the best Northern Governor in Nigeria presently.

Good gestures by the way but won't bring back the unquantified loss of the family breadwinner, and won't forestall further killing of family breadwinners by the insurgents.

Eyah

Such a wonderful Governor. I dont know why we dont have such a hardworking good hearted man as our President. Rest in peace to the colonel

Much appreciated but a divisive move cos we never heard of him doing so for the hundreds of junior officers that have died in the same cause.
This can dampen the morale of the junior officers who form the bulk of the personnel fighting insurgency.

One of the best governor in North, good job keep it up

RIPP ❤️

This guy is one of the best govs we ever had in Nigeria,if he contest for presidency,Nigerians should vote him irrespective of his Party

Your home is incomplete without good quality furniture thats why we are here for you

Peoples governor

One of the few governor that truly represent the masses.

WHAT OF THE OTHER DEAD SOLDIERS THAT WAS KILLED TOO IN THE ANBUSH,,,ARE THEY NOT HUMAN BEING TOO? A COLONEL IS ALREADY A MILLIONAIRE AND HE HAS A HOUSE BEFORE , HE WILL STILL COLLECT HUGE GRATUITY FROM GOVT..WHAT OF THE OTHERS SOLDIER S WHO ARE COLLECTING SMALL SALARY THAT DIED

Ok

Very noble of him!!
Kudos Mr Gomina

Kokadomfreedom:
Is he different from others that have been killed in the war without taking proper care of their families

Nigerians and badbelle

See as northerners dey give their people better treatment...

If na south now, them go ignore the family

Cedarlivia:
Better governor

The best governor in Nigeria

Kestolove:
Bring d money and take my boyfriend, his also in maiduguri

Since you are thinking death tot on the innocent soldier in Maiduguri except the death lineage sudden...

Kestolove:
Bring d money and take my boyfriend, his also in maiduguri

What a generaton....

Maybe the late Officer is a Borno Indigene

very commendable