The Senate has condoled with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, over the tragic death of Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Paiko and other soldiers in Borno State.
In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, it described the fallen soldiers as heroes who exemplified the highest standards of military professionalism and patriotism.
The statement partly read, “On behalf of the Senate Committee on Army, I extend our heartfelt condolences to you, the Nigerian Army, and the families of the gallant officers and soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.”
It assured the Nigerian Army of its continued support in ensuring the welfare and well-being of troops.
“We will work tirelessly to provide adequate resources and support to the Nigerian Army in its quest to maintain peace and security in our great nation,” it stated.
