The Jigawa State Government has donated two million Naira to the family of SC Bashir Adamu Jibrin, an officer attached to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, who tragically lost his life while on official duty in Shuwarin Market, Kiyawa Local Government Area.
The Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, Malam Bala Ibrahim, presented the donation to the deceased’s wife at his office in a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State Isma’ila Ibrahim Dutse sent to thetentaclesnews.com.ng
The Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State expressed that this gesture was aimed to support the bereaved family and assist with the upbringing of his children.
Malam Bala Ibrahim advised the widow to utilize the funds judiciously for the children’s education and welfare.
He emphasized that the Jigawa State Government will always honor the officer’s dedication and courage in serving the nation.
Responding, CC Muhammad Kabir Ingawa, the Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State Command, praised the late officer and prayed for his soul’s repose, while commending Governor Malam Umar A Namadi for the gesture.
On her part, the Widow, Zainab Muhammad Ahmed expressed gratitude to the Jigawa State Government and assured that she would use the funds appropriately.
It would be recalled that, the slain officer was attacked and killed at Shuwarin Market while attempting to apprehend a suspect on the command’s wanted list.
