22nd May, 2021
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State said he is saddened by the catastrophic crash that claimed the life of Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru.
Wike said this during his visit to the Government House, Port Harcourt while articulating his vision and strategy to end insurgency in the country.
In a condolence message signed by Kelvin Ebiri, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Governor Wike expressed his condolences to the Nigerian Armed Forces and Special the families of the deceased officers who in their lifetime served the nation meritoriously.
“It is with profound sadness that I convey the deepest condolences of the Government and people of Rivers State to the Nigerian Armed Forces and bereaved families of Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and other military personnel on board the ill-fated aircraft.
“We feel deeply saddened by the colossal loss of these patriotic and thoroughbred officers who sacrificed their lives to make our nation safe. Our thoughts are with the Nigerian Armed Forces and affected families in this hour of grief.”
Governor Wike prayed to God to grant courage and strength to the Armed Forces and bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.