Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Burutai for giving out his daughter’s hand in marriage.
The wedding nikah of Khadija Tukur Buratai and Zannah Mohammed Sani which took place in Biu, Borno State attracted dignitaries from across the country.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya who was represented at the ceremony by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi urged the couple to imbibe the spirit of Patience, tolerance and love at all times, for their marriage to be successful.
The wedding Fatihah was contracted by the Chief Imam of Biu Central Mosque, Malam Nura Umar Isah after the Payment of five hundred thousand naira dowry by the groom’s parents.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Burutai thanked Governor Inuwa Yahaya and other well wishers for coming to share in their joyous moment.
On the SSG’s entourage were; the commissioner for Internal Security, Dauda Batari Zambuk, Special Adviser on Security,Colonel Sani Dapsiya (rtd), Special Adviser on Development Control, Enforcement and Compliance, Group Captain Peter Bilal and his counterpart on Community Relations and Ethical Orientation, Alhaji Auwal Abdullahi.
President Muhammadu
Buhari was represented by the Minister of Defence General Bashir Magashi rtd.
Also in attendance is Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Members of National Assembly, Serving Military Officers and other well wishers.