Breaking: Buhari Mourns Troops Killed by ISWAP, Says Nigeria Lost Brave Soldiers

Breaking: Buhari Mourns Troops Killed by ISWAP, Says Nigeria Lost Brave Soldiers

  • President Buhari has asked God to comfort the Armed Forces and bereaved families mourning the tragic passing of four soldiers
  • In his condolence message, the president expressed sadness over the death of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice
  • The gallant officers were killed in an ambush by Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno state

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and three other soldiers who were killed by Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters.

The Nigerian leader in a statement released on his official Facebook page expressed sorrow at their deaths, saying the deceased paid the supreme sacrifice in a very rare display of gallantry.

Buhari mourns troops
President Muhammadu Buhari is mourning the deaths of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and three other soldiers. Photo credit: Uzogara Tobechukwu
Source: Facebook

While urging the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Faruk Yahaya to accept his heartfelt condolences, Buhari went on to note that Nigeria has lost brave soldiers.

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The president offered prayers to God, asking that the Armed Forces and bereaved families to be strengthened to bear the irreparable loss.

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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.

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Meanwhile, prominent Nigerians have mourned the death of Zirkusu which occurred on Saturday, November 13.

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A former Nigerian Senate president, Bukola Saraki, on Saturday sympathised with the bereaved families of the deceased personnel.

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.

Nigerian army reveals identity of Brigadier-General killed by ISWAP terrorists

In a related development, the Nigerian Army revealed the identity of the Brigadier-General killed on Saturday, November 13, by ISWAP terrorists.

The slain general is Brigadier-General Dzarma Zirkusu, the commander of 28 Task Force Brigade, Chibok.

The general's identity was revealed in statement issued by the Nigerian Army spokesman, Onyeama Nwachukwu.

Source: Legit.ng

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