November 14, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of Brig.-Gen. Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers who paid ”the supreme sacrifice while fighting terrorists in the Northeast zone of the country”.
THEWILL reports that the soldiers were attacked a few kilometers from Askira town in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State while they were on their way to the town where the military and the ISWAP were exchanging gunfire.
The President in a statement issued by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, hailed the fallen soldiers for their courage, describing their sacrifice as very rare display of gallantry for the nation.
He urged the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, to accept his heartfelt condolences and that of the nation, and conveyed same to the families of those martyred.
The statement reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari says he is extremely saddened to hear about the demise of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice in a very rare display of gallantry as they tried to help their compatriots in the war against terrorists.
“Nigeria has lost brave soldiers. I salute their courage. May their souls Rest In Peace. General Zirkusu leaves us sad and devastated. The soldier in him will remain immortal.
“The President urged the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Faruk Yahaya to accept his heartfelt condolences and that of the nation, and convey same to the members of the families of those martyred.
“I pray to the Almighty to give you and the bereaved families the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss.”
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