Ndume Reacts To Death Of COAS Attahiru, 10 Others

Popular Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume has reacted to the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 military officers in Kaduna State.

In a statement on Saturday morning, the Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District described the death of Attahiru and others as shocking, devastating, and a national tragedy.

Ndume, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, added that the army chief died a worthy hero.

He said that the late gallant general died at a time when the nation was looking up to him to effectively provide the necessary leadership that would eliminate insurgency and other forms of criminality in Nigeria.

Ndume described Attahiru and members of his team as highly dedicated and patriotic Nigerians who have already commenced the implementation of strategies that the Nigerian Army needed to tackle external and internal forces that are threatening the nation’s peace.

Ndume prayed Allah to grant eternal salvation for all that lost their lives in the air mishap, and that the family members would have the fortitude to bear the loss

He said, “No doubt, this is a difficult loss for the entire Armed Forces at this crucial time when we are confronted by insecurity in all parts of the country.

“I pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) will grant the families and the Armed Forces the strength and fortitude to bear the painful loss. Amen.”