By Nicholas Kalu, Abuja
The House of Representatives Committee on Airforce has described as painful and shocking the unfortunate death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru and others on board the plane that crashed Friday evening en route Kaduna.
The Chairman of the Committee, Shehu Koko (APC Kebbi State), in a statement, said the news came as a shock having embarked on official duty to Makurdi, Benue State on Thursday with the late Chief of Army Staff.
He said “The news of the crash is still a shock to me as I am aware of his hard work and tour to states across the Federation in a bid to find a lasting solution to the security challenges facing the country.
“It is unfortunate that this is coming at a time when the country’s Service Chiefs are doing everything possible to win the war against insurgency in Nigeria.
“This is painful and shocking, as I condole with President Muhammadu Buhari, the Military, Nigerian Army and Airforce.”
Koko said he was not unmindful of their dedication and gallant effort to secure the country, and urged them not to relent in their fight against insurgency in Nigeria. He urged the Nigerian military to sustain the fight and synergy in the interest of the country.
While praying for the families of the deceased to bear the irreparable loss, he said the Nigerian military has lost a dedicated and gallant officer whose service to fatherland will be sorely missed.
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