By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur led a government delegation on a condolence visit to Rann, the headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area.
It could be recalled that few days ago at the Furunduma area in Kala balge, an IEDs explosion claimed lives of over twenty people and some were injured during the attack that claimed several lives suspected to be planted by Boko Haram insurgents on the road.
During the visit, the Deputy Governor and other members of the delegation prayed for the departed souls and wished them eternal rest . They also urged the families and entire community to bear the irreparable loss.
Kadafur also condemned in strong terms the heinous act of the insurgents, calling for intensive prayers to avert future occurrences while emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts with security operatives to sustain peace that was regained in the region.
The delegation further visited Rann General Hospital to sympathise with those injured in the attack, praying for their quick recovery. The deputy governor announced that all medical bills for the injured would be covered.
The deputy governor made cash donations of N300,000 to the families of the 27 affected victims and also a cash support as a morale booster to military personnel, Police force, Local vigilante, Kesh Kesh and Civilian JTF , including youths group at Rann.
The Chairman of Kala Balge Local Government Area, Hon. Zanna Ajid Musa Ajid expressed gratitude to His Excellency the Executive Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum , Deputy Governor, and the delegation for their timely support and condolences.
…….. In Chibok LGA
The delegation led by the deputy governor also proceeded to Chibok town on a similar condolence visit to the families of or victims affected by the Boko Haram insurgents, attacks in Chibok where fourteen people were killed, church and houses were burnt down with properties worth millions of naira.
The deputy governor said, “We were here to sympathise with you and the families of recent attacks, lives and properties were lost whereby we can only condone you and pray for the deceased. “
“We are here to support the families and victims but we cannot replace what has been lost, life is irreparable “, Kadafur said.
Kadafur also condemned the attack and supported the families with similar cash support of 300,000 to victims families while assuring that government will support them in rebuilding their destroyed church and houses.
Members of the delegation which include: member Borno State House of Assembly representing kala Balge LGA, Hon. Dige Mohammed, Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Former Chairman kala Balge LGA Zanna Jabu. Member House of Assembly representing Chibok LGA, Former Chairman chibok and Hon. Hauwa Mai Musa .
