President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkus and three soldiers killed in the war against terrorists.
According to a statement by the President’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, he is extremely saddened to hear about the incident and says that Nigeria has lost brave soldiers, whose courage he salutes, while praying for their souls to rest in peace.
Read the statement below;
PRESIDENT BUHARI, NATION MOURN MARTYRED GENERAL
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is extremely saddened to hear about the demise of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice in a very rare display of gallantry as they tried to help their compatriots in the war against terrorists.
“Nigeria has lost brave soldiers. I salute their courage. May their souls Rest In Peace. General Zirkusu leaves us sad and devastated. The soldier in him will remain immortal” said the President.
The President urged the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Faruk Yahaya to accept his heartfelt condolences and that of the nation, and convey same to the members of the families of those martyred.
“I pray to the Almighty to give you and the bereaved families the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss,” the President added.
-Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
November 13, 2021