The Borno State government has donated N10 million to the family of late Lt. Col. Abu Ali who was killed by Boko Haram insurgents in an attack on November 4.

The donation was made by Governor Kashim Shettima on Saturday when he visited the family of the deceased, a statement by Mallam Isa Gusau, Special Adviser to Shettima said.

According to the statement, Shettima presented a N10 million cheque to the widow of the deceased.

Shettima stated that the late officer sacrificed his life for peace in Nigeria.

He assured the family of the deceased that his efforts will not be in vain.