President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that his desire is to build a good, secured and safe place for future generations of Nigerians.
The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Boss Mustapha, made his desire known in Yola, Adamawa State on Friday, during the burial ceremony of the Late Brig-Gen. Dzarma Zurkushi and seven other soldiers.
Recall that the Late Zirkushu, who was the Commander, 28 Task Force of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ in Chibok, Borno State, died on Nov. 13, alongside the 7 other soldiers while rushing to re-inforce troops in a counter-offensive against terrorists.
The President expressed his sadness over the death of the brave and gallant officers, saying, The tragic loss of our gallant soldiers is not only to the family of the deceased but to the country and the armed forces at large
My desire is to bequeath to future generations of Nigerians a secured and safe place, in which each and every child will be able to ventilate their aspirations and live in peace and tranquillity.
In his remarks, the State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, described the death of the Late Zurkushi and other officers as a major setback in the counter-insurgency campaign, saying Zurkushis death remained one death too many in what he called a needless war.
The governor said that Lagos Street, off Army Barracks Road, Yola, is renamed after Zirkushi, to leave an enduring landmark in his honour, adding that: As further support, I am giving the family of the Late Zurkushi, N10 million and ?17 million to the families of other three soldiers”.
Fintiri commiserated with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya and the people of Adamawa State over the loss of the soldiers.
Also in his address, Gen. Yahaya said that though the Nigerian Army loved the gallant heroes, God loves them more and prayed to God to grant them eternal rest.
He assured that the Army would continue to give all necessary support to the families of the brave heroes.
The Nigerian Army will take responsibility and sponsor the education of the biological children of the deceased”, he stated.
