In a compassionate gesture, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has bestowed a house worth seven million Naira to the grieving family of late Mohammed Ali, who tragically lost his life in August when a mine-resistant vehicle belonging to the Nigerian Army accidentally crushed him in Damaturu.
The donation was presented to the family by the Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Shehu Hashimi II, on behalf of Governor Buni.
During the emotional presentation, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Ustaz Baba Gana Kyari, extended heartfelt sympathies to the family and prayed for the repose of the departed soul. Kyari emphasized that the financial assistance and the house were not intended as compensation for their loss but as a source of solace to alleviate the hardships they faced, particularly in the wake of the removal of the petroleum subsidy in Nigeria.
Governor Buni, through Kyari, also pledged to sponsor the education of late Isa’s children and provide for the feeding of his pregnant wife. The Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Dr. Shehu Hashimi II, expressed gratitude for the Governor’s compassionate gesture and offered prayers for the soul of the deceased.
The ceremony, held at the Palace of the Emir of Damaturu, was attended by dignitaries, including the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Brig. Gen. Dahiru Abdul-Salam (Rtd), and the Commanding Officer 233 Battalion, Lt. Col. G. Abdul. The tragic incident had sparked public outcry, with residents calling for a thorough investigation and compensation for the victim’s family. Allegations of reckless driving and traffic rule violations by the soldiers were raised by Damaturu residents in the aftermath of the accident.
