National Telescope national telescope newspaper
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday expressed sadness over the demise of Brig.-Gen. Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers who paid ”the supreme sacrifice while fighting terrorists in the Northeast zone of the country”.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the President’s media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja.
He stated that the soldiers lost their lives in a very rare display of gallantry as they tried to help their compatriots against terrorists.
According to him, “Nigeria has lost brave
soldiers. I salute their courage. May their souls Rest In Peace. Gen. Zirkusu leaves us sad and devastated.
”The soldier in him will remain immortal.”
He however enjoined the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, to accept his heartfelt condolences and that of the nation, and conveyed same to 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,” He added.
