The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described as saddening the tragic loss of military officers and soldiers in a helicopter crash which occurred on Monday, August 14.
The helicopter crashed Chukuba Village near Shiroro, Niger State, it was learnt.
In a statement he personally signed on Tuesday, August 15, the president said that it was unfortunate that the dedicated officers and men died while answering the call to duty while on an evacuation mission, adding that they paid the ultimate price.
“While we mourn their untimely departure, we will forever remember them, not just as servicemen, but as national heroes who gave their all for the peace and security of our country.
“They will always be remembered as courageous men who did not consider the perils and dangers of their national duty as paramount to their sacred mandate of ensuring that their fellow countrymen and women can live in peace.
“We salute their sacrifice, devotion and loyalty to our dear nation – the nation they loved and served to the end.
“On behalf of a grateful nation, I extend my condolences to their families, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Air Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Naval Staff, and the entire Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“May God grant them eternal rest,” the president stated.
