GOVERNOR ZULUM REWARDS OVER 700 SOLDIERS WITH CHRISTMAS PACKAGES FOR BEING UNDEFEATED BY BOKO HARAM, ORDERS CONSTRUCTION OF 200 HOMES IN GURUSOYE
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Tuesday, December 21, paid a visit to the headquarters of 151 battalion at Banki junction in Bama, and rewarded the over 700 soldiers and their officers for being undefeated by Boko Haram terrorists.
The Governor had a meeting with Commander of the 21 Special Armored Brigade, Brigadier General Waheed Shaibu, and Commanding Officer of the 151 battalion, Major A.A Umar, and then proceeded to address the gallant troops.
He said; “On the basis of fairness, I treat everyone or group on their own merit. While we have challenges in some areas, we have successes in others, and one of those areas is this 151 battalion because you have never been defeated by the Boko Haram since formation.
“This battalion has largely stabilized all the areas under your jurisdiction here in Bama. I am principally here to on behalf of Government and the people of Borno State, once again, register our appreciation as I have done here before and as often do to other battalions and their brigades across the State. All of you have been very gallant and patriotic.
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“We acknowledge all your sacrifices and we also know that you all operate under difficult conditions in different operational locations. We came with our widows might. Food will come your way and I have given a message to your commanders which will reach each one of you.
“Nothing can compensate for your sacrifices. We are grateful and we pray that Allah continues to protect all of you here and all our troops and volunteers and sustain your strength to remain undefeated. May God grant us permanent peace in Borno and Nigeria in general. God bless you all.”
Governor Zulum, who went to inspect Gurusoye village, a settlement behind the battalion’s headquarters, where Boko Haram destroyed, also directed the construction of 200 new homes in the area for resettlement purposes and to create aesthetics that will attract a productive population for social and economic restoration.
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