The remains of the late Nigerian Army Col. Dahiru Bako who was killed in an ambush by Boko Haram fighters in Borno State have been buried.
The colonel’s patrol team was ambushed at about 10 am on Sunday near Damboa, about 85 kilometres from Maiduguri, the state capital.
Bako was laid to rest in Borno State on Tuesday.
Speaking at the funeral, Governor Babagana Zulum paid glowing tributes to the military officer and announced a house and cash donation to the family of the deceased.
He said: “Indeed it is a very sad moment, this is not a loss to the family of Late Col. Dahiru Chiroma Bako alone, not to the Nigerian military, it is a loss to Borno and indeed Nigeria.
“Col. Bako was a gallant and dodged military officer, under whose watch Damboa was never defeated. He was humble and committed in discharging his duties; he is part of the success recorded in degrading Boko Haram insurgency in Borno State.
“He has been one of the greatest in trying to stabilise not only Borno but even the neighbouring Yobe State. We will remember his contributions forever, may almighty Allah reward him, and forgive him.”
Zulum added: “…I am pleased to announce that Borno State Government will build a befitting house for the family of late Col. Bako. I was also told that the Nigerian Army under the distinguished leadership of Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has offered a scholarship to his children, we will also support the family to compliment the efforts of the military.”
He also said he would sign a cheque of N20 million for the deceased’s family.
