'I Lost the Love of My Life on Wednesday in Shiroro', Fiancee of Soldier Killed in Niger Attack Cries Out

'I Lost the Love of My Life on Wednesday in Shiroro', Fiancee of Soldier Killed in Niger Attack Cries Out

  • The recent attack on a mining site in Shiroro by some terrorists has left many bereaved including a young lady Aisha Yusuf
  • Yusuf, a fiancee to one of the soldiers who were killed by the attackers at the sight has taken to Facebook to pour her heart out over her loss
  • According to Yusuf, the death of her fiance has left her in a state of confusion as she does not know where to go from her present state

A fiancee to one of the soldiers killed by some terrorists at a mining site in Shiroro local government area of Niger state has mourned the death of her lover.

Aisha Yusuf in a post on her Facebook page paid tribute to her fiancee while lamenting that Nigeria does not deserve him no his death.

Read also

I'm not a violent person: Chacha Eke's estranged husband Austin Faani breaks silence on marriage crash

Shiroro attack, Aisha Yusuf, Nigerian soldier, terrorists, bandits, Niger state, killing of soldiers, police officers, miners, Chinese Nationals
Aisha Yusuf took to Facebook to mourn her fiancee, one of the soldiers killed by terrorists in the Shiroro mining site attack. Photo: Aisha Yusuf
Source: Facebook

In the emotional post titled, 'My heart is pained', the young lady admitted that the pain she was feeling over the passing of the soldier who had paid the supreme price is unbearable.

She also confirmed that she was not sure if she could recover from the shock of his passing and the sorrowful incident in which bandits reported claimed the lives of about 22 soldiers, a yet-to-be-confirmed number of police officers and workers at the mining site.

PAY ATTENTION: Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG!

Four other people of Chinese nationality were said to have been abducted by bandits who attacked the location.

Yusuf's post read:

“I lost the love of my life on Wednesday in Shiroro, Niger State. My friend, my lover… My heartbeat, my fiancee…the man who changed my strong view on inter-cultural marriage. I still can’t believe that my baby is gone."

Read also

"I divorced my husband after he was sent to 11 years in prison" - Pretty lady says she doesn't regret it

Querying the circumstance and repercussions of the incident on her life, Yusuf said she does not know where to start anymore.

He queried:

"Where do I start from? Where do I pick up from?
“People said I should take it easy that God has a plan but I can’t even understand why God allowed such to happen. He was diligent. He was honest and hardworking."

Eulogising a loving and caring man

The lady who appeared to be in deep mourning further described her fiancee as a good, loving and God-fearing man who love his family and country.

Her words:

"He was a good man, A God-fearing man who loved his family and his country that he gave his life for that cause.
"Nigeria didn’t deserve you baby. Now I know how other wives who lost their husbands to terrorists feel. It’s a pain that is unbearable…cannot be described. Please the family and I need your prayers… This is difficult for all of us but we believe God has a reason.

Read also

He died to save his mother: Nigerian man sadly dies after donating kidney to mum, social media users mourn him

“In the midst of all these killings, Nigeria will rise again. My baby’s death will not be for nothing…. Rest well Obim..I love you and I’d always love you.”

Buhari reacts to terrorists' attack in Niger state, calls for prayers for safety of abducted victims

Nigerians have been assured of a speedy rescue of victims of the attack on the Shiroro mining site by some terrorists.

The assurance was given to citizens by the president who said that his administration would make every effort to ensure their release.

The president also condemned the killing of soldiers and other security personnel at the site by the terrorists.

Buhari makes 1 important announcement as Russia, Ukraine war intensifies

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, June 30, assured that Nigeria as a country is ready to fill the natural gas gap created in Europe due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Read also

"The picture isn't me, I didn't visit Chris Oyakhilome": Kemi Afolabi debunks rumour, calls out troll

The president made the disclosure while speaking at the Presidential Palace in Lisbon on Nigeria's readiness in areas of cooperation between the country and Portugal.

In a statement released by the presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said that with over 200 million Nigerians who are mainly young people, the country is ready to be the hub of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA).

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Nnenna Ibeh avatar

Nnenna Ibeh Nnenna Ibeh is a journalist with over 10 years of experience with various media organisations including Premium Times. Being on the front burner of reporting politics and the different dimensions of governance, she is also passionate about girls' education and women's and children's health. With degrees in Journalism, Peace Studies & Conflict Res., and Dev. Studies, Nnenna has worked in the dev. sector as a communications officer for the Centre for Democracy and Dev. email: ibehnnenna@gmail.com