Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Honors Fallen Soldiers in Helicopter Tragedy.
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has offered his heartfelt tribute to the soldiers who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash while engaged in a rescue operation in Niger state on Monday.
President Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the “heartrending loss of our brave officers and soldiers,” acknowledging that their sacrifice has left him profoundly saddened.
Through an official statement, he celebrated their memory as “valiant individuals who selflessly embraced their national duty, prioritizing the pursuit of peace for their fellow citizens over the inherent risks and challenges.”
STATEMENT ON THE 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…
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) August 15, 2023
The helicopter, on a mission to evacuate soldiers following a hostile encounter in the region where the military had been battling armed factions, met with the tragic incident.
The ambush reportedly resulted in the loss of several soldiers’ lives.
The occurrence of armed groups across the central and northern regions of Nigeria, engaged in activities such as robbery and abduction for ransom, remains a prevalent challenge.
