Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has donated the sum of N30 million to the family of the late army officer, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ebisingha Alari, who lost his life in the ongoing battle against Boko Haram insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle recently.

This was made known in a statement by Zulum’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, which indicated that the donation was made personally to the wife of the late officer by the Governor on Saturday in Maiduguri.

According to the statement, Zulum extended his condolences to the family of Lt. Col. Alari and all others who have lost their lives fighting to restore peace in Borno State.

“Yesterday, we sent a high-level state government delegation to the funeral. However, I felt the need to personally extend my condolences on behalf of the government and people of the state,” Zulum said.

The Borno State governor added: “We are also presenting a token donation of N30m for his immediate family to purchase a house because I was told that Lt. Col. Alari didn’t own a personal house.

“I want to assure you that, apart from this, we will continue to offer support to you and the families of our fallen heroes who have put their lives in defence of our country.”

The presentation was made in the presence of the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Waidi Shuaibu, Sector 2 Commander, and Major General Chidiebere Ejike.

The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, Miller Dantawaye, has ordered strict adherence to the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on the enforcement of mandatory third-party insurance for all vehicles across the state.

A statement issued on Saturday by Command’s Public Relations Officer SP William Aya stated that the compliance officially commences today, February 1, 2025.

Aya said the CP, however, urged officers to be professional and strictly adhere to the standard procedures when enforcing the directive

“The CP emphasised that this enforcement aims to enhance road safety and ensure that all vehicle owners comply with insurance regulations designed to protect both motorists and other road users.

He urged the people of Kogi State to cooperate with Police officers carrying out enforcement duties, noting that failure to comply would attract legal consequences.

The commissioner further advised all vehicle owners and road users in the state to obtain valid Third-Party Insurance to avoid any inconveniences during enforcement.

He has directed all Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers to ensure full implementation of this directive while maintaining a high level of professionalism and adherence to standard procedures.

An Enugu man, Sunday Echeji, who was accused of cutting off his wife’s hand in domestic violence, has been ordered to be remanded in correctional centre.

Echeji was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Court 1 in Enugu, Enugu State, on Friday, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the office of the First Lady of the state.

The incident, which occurred in Ugwuogede village, Ibagwa-Agu, Nsukka Local Government Area, sparked widespread outrage across the state.

The accused person is charged with attempted murder under Section 275, Subsection A of the Criminal Code CAP 30, Vol. 1 Reversed Laws of Enugu State, 2024.

However, the magistrate court transferred the case to the State Department of Public Prosecution, citing lack of jurisdiction.

Echeji was thereafter remanded at the Enugu State correctional centre pending his arraignment at the State High Court.