Tinubu: How Attahiru should be mourned by military

All Progressives Congress National Leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said the military should mourn late Chief of Army staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru by achieving victory over the terrorism and violence.

Tinubu, said this in a condolence message on Saturday over the death of the COAS and 10 other officers.

Tinubu noted that the army and the nation would miss the late Attahiru’s excellent character and fine leadership,  especially at this moment when the fight against  terrorism and banditry in many parts of the nation was still ongoing.

He said that their untimely and sad departure hurts.

“Lt. Gen. Attahiru and the others were stalwarts and brave soldiers , who  dedicated their career, and now their very lives in the service of this nation and toward the realisation of the noble aspirations this nation represents.

“Lt. Gen. Attahiru, just like the others, involved in this tragic incident, served his country with zeal and vigour.

” He was known as a soldier’s soldier,” he said.

He added that everyone must gird themselves and finish the job to which the deceased military officers  dedicated and gave their lives for.

“Let us remember these brave patriots not with our tears but by achieving victory over the terrorism and violence that seek to rob our nation of its finest destiny.

“Let this unfortunate accident not deter us but spur us and our valiant military to continue to defend this land from violence and evil,” the APC leader said.

He prayed that God grant their families the fortitude to bear this loss.

“I pray for a repose of the souls of these men and also pray that God grant the families of these brave officers the fortitude to bear this loss.