The Borno State Police Command has released the names of the officers killed by Boko Haram terrorists during an ambush on Friday.
Commissioner of Police, Bello Makwashi made public the names of his deceased personnel on Monday when Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum visited the Command Headquarters in Maiduguri, the state capital, to condole with their families.
According to the CP, the dead officers include; Mba Mathew, Ibrahim Muhammad, David Jarta, Jerry Joseph, John Barka, Elijah Gwarza, Eheboya Osaheinde, and Nura Aminu.
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Meanwhile, the wives of the slain officers have appealed to the governor for support during the trying moment.
Speaking on behalf of the widows, Mrs. Effa David Jarta, said they received the news of the unfortunate incident that claimed the lives of their breadwinners in utter shock, adding that “it is not easy.”
“It is God’s design for them, everybody will die but our prayer is to consider us. Let the government see us and pay all the benefits of our husbands. This is all I have to tell you.”
Mrs. Joseph thanked the governor for his visit but said “consider us and the situation we are in.”
Responding, Governor Zulum expressed deep regret about the incident.
He however assured the women of his commitment to support their livelihood efforts and the education of their children.
