The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has released N10m and a house to the bereaved family of slained Babagana Tela otherwise called Kadau.
Kadau was the overall commander of the Civilian JTF in the Bama Local Government Area before he was killed by Boko Haram in June 2022 when his team was ambushed.
Governor Zulum at a meeting with counterinsurgency volunteers in Bama paid tribute to Kadau for paying the supreme price in defence of Borno and Nigeria.
“Before leaving Bama on Thursday evening, Zulum visited Kadau’s deceased family to register his condolence, after he had previously sent representatives.
“The governor directed the release of N10m for the upkeep of the family over a period of time. He directed that the family opens an account with joint signatories, to which the N10m, he said, would be paid.
“Zulum also directed that a house worth another N10m be purchased for Kadau’s bereaved family so that they should stop paying rent.’’
The Governor further directed that all children of the late commander be awarded scholarship throughout their education which he described as,
