The Adamawa state Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has expressed disgust and condoled with the families and colleagues of the late Brig.-Gen. Dzarma Zirkusu and three other soldiers killed on Saturday in a battle with the insurgents at Askira Uba in Borno State.
Fintiri’s Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou in a statement on Sunday in Yola, qouted his boss as having commended the bravery of the special forces with the support of other troops who repelled the attack by the insurgents.
“We are on track to victory against evil. My thoughts and prayers go out to families of troops killed in war every day, not just on the loss of these brave soldiers, but all who laid their lives in supreme sacrifice for the freedom of Nigeria.
” Zirkusu and the three others were brave soldiers who died in the line of duty while fighting terrorists.
“I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest sympathy and that of the government and people of Adamawa to the families and loved ones of the fallen heroes.
“I stand with you. Nigeria stands with you. I deeply appreciate the sacrifice made by your loved ones in defence of our democracy, our peace and our security,” he said.
The governor advised Adamawa people and Nigerian citizens to remember the families of the fallen heroes and to always pray that their souls rest in peace.
He also urged the families, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief of Army Staff to take heart and bear the irreparable loss, knowing that their loved ones died in active service and paid the supreme sacrifice.
Fintiri said Nigerian government would not be cowed by the insurgents, adding that the Armed Forces would continue to fulfil their mission, to defeat terror.
The governor,,who assured the blood of the soldiers would not be shed in vain, expressed confidence that the day would come when Nigerians would look back at this moment in history with thanks to almighty God
According to him, peace-lovibg Nigerians will say “Thank God, there were courageous people willing to serve because they laid the foundation for peace for generations to come.”
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The Reporters recalls that the late Zirkusu,before the attack, was the Commanding Officer, the 28 Task Force Brigade in Chibok, Borno State.(Opera news).
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
