The Senate has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s fallen soldiers, hailing them as true heroes who embodied courage, discipline, and unwavering patriotism.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua (APC, Katsina Central), expressed deep condolences to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, over the tragic death of Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Saidu Paiko and several other soldiers in Borno State.
“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,” Yar’adua said.
He reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to enhancing the welfare and operational capacity of the Nigerian Army, stressing that lawmakers will continue to provide every necessary support to ensure national peace and security.
“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,” he assured.
The committee also offered prayers for the departed soldiers, asking Almighty Allah to grant them Jannatul Firdaus and to comfort their bereaved families.
“May their sacrifice never be in vain, and may their memory continue to inspire us to build a safer and more prosperous Nigeria,” Yar’adua added.
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