The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has shown another act of kindness after he approved the release of naira ten million and a house to the heartbroken family of Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, commander Babagana Mallam Tela who was killed by Boko Haram Terrorist in Borno

The deceased, Babagana Mallam Tela, who was also called “Kadau” for being a fearless and strong man was the CJTF commander in charge in Bama, one of the liberated communities in Borno, before he was killed by the Boko Haram terrorist in June 2022.

The ‘Civilian JTF’ is a prominent volunteer group of combat-ready youths, famous for using their local understanding of Borno’s terrain to fight Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.

According to a statement on Saturday, September 2022 in Maiduguri by the special adviser to the Governor on communications and Strategy, Isa Gusau, revealed that the governor, Zulum who visited the bereaved family in Bama also approved a scholarship for the deceased’s children.

[/quotation]“The governor directed the release of N10 million for the upkeep of the family over a period of time. He directed them to open an account with joint signatories, to which the money would be credited,” 

“Zulum also directed that a house worth another N10 million be purchased for Kadau’s bereaved family so that they should stop paying rent.

“Zulum further directed that children of the late commander be awarded state government scholarships throughout their education.

“The governor described the gesture as ‘small reward’ for his contributions towards peace restoration in Bama, Borno, and Nigeria at large.”[/quotation]

He added that the governor also donated money, food items, and textile materials to 683 volunteers engaged in the counter-insurgency operation in the state