Supreme Sacrifices to The Nigerian Nation, Zulum, Saraki, Mourn Brigadier General, Others
- Governor Babagana Zulum and Bukola Saraki are among notable Nigerians who have reacted to the death of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu
- Zulum on Saturday, November 13, said the people of Borno state will remain forever grateful to Zirkusu and all the fallen heroes
- The former Senate president on his part prayed that Almighty God will protect the families that the soldiers have left behind
Prominent Nigerians are mourning the death of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu which occurred on Saturday, November 13.
A former Nigerian Senate president, Bukola Saraki, on Saturday sympathised with the bereaved families of the deceased personnel.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in a post shared on his Facebook page prayed for God to strengthen the brave men and women on the frontlines.
His words:
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"My heartfelt prayers are with the families of Brigadier-General Dzarma Zirkushu and the three soldiers of the Nigerian Army’s 28 Task Force Brigade, Chibok, who were killed by terrorists while on their way to reinforce our troops at Bungulwa village, near Askira Uba."
Borno state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum commiserated with the Nigerian army over the loss of the military officers
He commended the Nigerian military for putting up a strong resilience in a battle with fighters from the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) who launched attacks on a military base.
In a statement by his spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau, the governor thanked the fallen heroes for what he called “their supreme sacrifices to the Nigerian Nation”.
According to him, the people of Borno will remain forever grateful to them and all fallen heroes.
Zulum said as quoted in the statement:
"The people of Borno will remain forever grateful to them and all fallen heroes, and will remain fully supported of gallant troops currently operating in front lines.”
Brigadier General gunned down as ISWAP terrorists ambush soldiers in Borno
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that an unnamed Brigadier-General was shot dead in an ambush by fighters of ISWAP in Borno state.
The report further stated four other soldiers were allegedly killed in the incident which occurred at Bulguma, few kilometers from Askira town in Askira Uba local government area.
It was gathered that troops of 28 Task Force Brigade, Chibok, had mobilised to provide reinforcement in Askira, which was under attack.
Source: Legit.ng
