…Seeks support for families of Fallen Heroes
By Deborah Hassan
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has praised the gallantry and sacrifice of the nation’s fallen heroes and those in service, saying his administration will continue to assist security agencies in maintaining law and order in the state.
He also called on the citizenry to continue to show solidarity and support to the living and fallen heroes, as well as their families, to boost their morale.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, Ismaila Uba Missili.
The statement disclosed that the Governor gave the charge during the wreath laying ceremony in honour of the nation’s fallen heroes who paid the supreme price in defence of the country’s territorial integrity.
It added that Yahaya equally inspected the guard of honour mounted by officers and men of the 301 Artillery Regiment at the Pantami township stadium.
Other dignitaries who joined the Governor in the laying of the wreaths at the symbiotic tomb of the unknown soldier, included the State Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo and the State Acting Chief Judge, Justice Muazu Pindiga.
Others are Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Maikudi Shehu, Commander of the 301 Artillery Regiment, Major J. David, Emir of Gombe, represented by the District Head of Jalo Waziri, Commissioner of Internal Security and the State Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Gombe State Chapter, as well as the representative of the widows of the ex-servicemen.
Governor Yahaya also performed the symbolic release of white pigeons to symbolise peace, freedom, sovereignty and prosperity of the nation.
It will be recalled that Governor Inuwa Yahaya had on Thursday, 14th January, launched the 2020/2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Emblem Appeal Fund during which he announced a donation of 5 million naira on behalf of his government and another 1 million naira as personal contribution to support the families of the ex-servicemen.
Special prayers were offered by both Christian and Muslim military clerics for the repose of the souls of the fallen heroes and for the peace of Gombe state and the nation in general.