By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz
Following attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Garkida town of Adamawa state last week , Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has marched his words with action by donating ten Toyota Land Cruisers to the military to help them in the fight against insurgents.
Similarly, Fintiri assisted the families of the two slain soldiers during the attack with N2 million each to help them cater their children’s education.
Fintiri, explained that government will continue to support the Nigerian Army in its efforts to fight insurgency, cattle, rustling, armed banditry and other forms of criminality bedeviling the state.
He commended the military personnel for repelling the Boko Haram in Garkida and stressed that government will continue to give the renewed fight against insurgency in Adamawa the desired support.
Responding shortly after receiving the vehicles, the Brigade Commander, 23 Armoured Brigade, Yola, Brigadier General Sani Mohammed expressed delight with the donation and thanked the Governor for the support.
He promised that the the military will use the vehicles for the purpose intended adding that the Brigade will convey information about the gesture to the Chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Burutai.
