Shortly after receiving the Rotary International delegation led by the chair of the Rotary Foundation trustees, Mark Maloney, in his office, Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja for Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on a condolence visit to the families of slain soldiers recently lost by the nation.
The soldiers who died during a recent terrorist attack in Damboa, Borno State, paid the ultimate sacrifice while successfully repelling an onslaught that resulted in the neutralization of 34 terrorists at a Forward Operating Base in Sabon Gari.
In the wake of the tragic event, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had called for a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident and ensure it serves as a valuable lesson to prevent similar occurrences.
The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, saying their sacrifice in defending the nation will forever be honoured and remembered.
President Tinubu also commended the armed forces for their swift and decisive response, particularly the air component, in launching effective retaliatory strikes.
The targeted air raids resulted in the significant neutralisation of numerous terrorists and the destruction of their assets as they attempted to flee.
During his visit to Maiduguri, the Vice President will at the instance of the President also pay a condolence visit to the Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum.
On the delegation of the Vice President are Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (Borno Central), Hon. Abdulkadir Rahis (Maiduguri Metropolitan Federal Constituency), Hon. Usman Zannah (Kaga/Magumeri/Gubio Federal Constituency), Sen. Saidu Alkali (Minister for Transport ), Hon. AjiKolo Ali Gujja (Prominent Politician) amongst others.
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