Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his anguish over the death of several soldiers who were killed in an ambush and a subsequent helicopter crash in Niger State. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by former presidential spokesman Garba Shehu.
“I am saddened by the helicopter accident, following the tragic ambush in which we have lost our brave army personnel. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover at the earliest.
“My heartfelt condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Armed Forces of the Federation, and the families of the deceased.
“With the soldier-discipline in our troops, it is a matter of time before they overcome,” the former President said.
Recall that Kano Times reported that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) provided details on the soldiers killed in an ambush and the crash of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) MI17 helicopter in Niger State.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, while briefing journalists last week, said that a total of 36 officers and soldiers were involved in the two incidents.
Major General Mr. Buba said that three officers and 22 soldiers paid the supreme price in the ambush in the Zungeru general area, while seven were wounded in action.
