Gov. Buni Supports Family of Deceased Policeman, Injured Security Personnel

By Bala Dauda, Damaturu

Gov Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has directed the purchase of a house worth N7.5 million to the family of the deceased policeman, Cpl Mohammed Maina, who was killed in an ambush on the governor’s convoy by suspected terrorists on the Maiduguri-Damaturu federal highway on Saturday.

Similarly, the sum of N2 million was provided to the family for their immediate needs in addition to N1 million provided for the children’s school fees.

The governor also approved N1million to each of the six other security men who sustained injuries.

Another N2 million was approved by Governor Buni to take care of their medical bills.

The family of the deceased and those injured were also supported with food items.

Governor Buni prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased, and the quick recovery of those injured.