Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku has donated N10 million to enhance the needs of families of slain soldiers of 93 Battalion Takum during a recent attack on military officers by bandits at Tati Village of Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State.
The governor made the donation when he visited the 93 Battalion Barrack in Takum to commiserate with the Army over the irreparable loss.
In an emotion-laden voice, Governor Ishaku expressed his sympathy and that of the Taraba State Government to the family members of the deceased soldiers.
He said he was pained over the unfortunate incident. He promised them that the state government would assist the families of the deceased soldiers, especially the children whom he said must go to school.
The governor, who announced the cash gift of N10 million to provide the families with immediate succour, reiterated the determination of his administration to support the families. He called on the people of the state to pray for the safe return of the Commanding Officer of the Battalion who was declared missing after the operation.
Six military officers of the 93 Battalion Takum were, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, gruesomely killed and their Commanding Officer was declared missing following an ambush at Tati Village of Takum Local Government Area by men suspected to be bandits terrorising the area.
