Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum on Monday met with family members of policemen and Civilian Joint Task Force ( CJTF) killed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in an ambush on Friday in the state.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau, said Zulum met with the bereaved families of the fallen policemen at the police headquarters in Maiduguri and promised to assist them.
The statement quoted the fo ernor“It is very unfortunate that the incident happened. May Almighty God in his infinite mercy forgive and reward them for their sacrifices and may God grant you the strength to bear this huge loss that is for all of us.
“It is so sad, looking at what happened. It is quite unfortunate and I am pained by that incident.
“However, those men died as heroes, as patriots and as people that have brought honour to their families even though we never wished that it happened.
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“Insha’ Allah, we shall do everything possible to support the families. The education of their children is very important in addition to the support for their means of livelihood.
“I want to once again sympathise with the families on behalf of the grateful people of Borno State.
“I condole with the Borno state police command, the CP, the Inspector General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force and entire Nigerians over the sad moment.”
The governor also visited the injured at the state specialist hospital in Maiduguri where they are receiving treatment.
At the hospital, the Medical Director, Dr. Laraba Bello informed the governor that eight injured persons were brought to the hospital on Sunday, made up of a policeman and seven CJTF members, adding that so far five had been treated and discharged while the remaining three were responding to treatment.