President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic loss of officers and soldiers in a helicopter crash near Chukuba Village, close to Shiroro in Niger State, on Monday.
He described the departed servicemen as national heroes who sacrificed their lives for the peace and security of the nation.
In a personal statement, President Tinubu conveyed his heartfelt condolences and emphasised that the memory of these officers and soldiers will endure as a testament to their unwavering commitment to their duty.
He stated, “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.”
President Tinubu highlighted the courageous spirit of the fallen servicemen, who prioritised their sacred mandate of ensuring the safety and well-being of their fellow citizens over personal dangers.
He praised their unwavering dedication to the nation’s cause and acknowledged their sacrifice as a testament to their valiant service.
See the full statement below:
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU ON DEATH OF MILITARY OFFICERS IN NIGER STATE
The tragic loss of our gallant officers and soldiers in a helicopter crash at Chukuba Village near Shiroro, Niger State, yesterday brought immense sadness to me.
These officers and men were answering the call of duty while on an evacuation mission. In their dedicated service to our beloved country, 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.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of NigeriaAugust 15, 2023
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