The catastrophic loss of service men and gallant officers in a helicopter crash st Chukuba Village near Shiroro dam, Niger state on Monday, has brought immense sadness to the President..
The commander-in- chief who mourned their untimely departure said they will be remembered not just as service men,but as national heroes who gave their all for the peace and security of our country.
He said they will be remembered as courageous men who did not consider the peril’s and dangers of their national duty as paramount to their sacred mandate of ensuring that their fellow countrymen and women can live in peace.
He saluted their sacrifice devotion and loyalty to our dear nation – the nation they loved and served to the end.
The President on behalf of a grateful nation, extended his 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.
He prayed that God should grant them eternal rest.
The statement was signed by the President and Commander in- Chief of the arm Forces. Federal Republic of Nigeria, on August 15, 2023
