The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, who was killed while on active military duty.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the state government said the scholarships will cover the children’s education from their current levels through to university. The beneficiaries are aged between 12 and 18.
Governor Okpebholo said the gesture recognises the officer’s sacrifice and ensures continued support for his family. Brigadier General Braimah, an indigene of Edo State, was killed on April 9 during coordinated attacks by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on military formations in Borno State.
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He was buried with full military honours at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, with tributes from President Bola Tinubu and military authorities describing him as a dedicated officer.
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