Children of civilian JTF members killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack along Dikwa-Marte Road in Borno state will be provided with educational scholarship.
Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Zulum stated this during a condolence visit to families of the fallen heroes in Fezzan ward of the metropolis.
The governor also announced immediate assistance of N5 million to each of the bereaved families to cater for their basic needs.
He described them as martyrs who made ultimate sacrifices in defence of their communities, assuring that their bravery would never be forgotten.
While praying for the repose of their souls, the governor 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, Hon. Abdullahi Musa Askira; APC state chairman, Hon. Bello Ayuba; permanent secretary, Government House, Barr. Mustapha Ali Busuguma, among other government officials.