“It’s A Great Loss, It’s A Sad Day”, Kebbi Gov, Nasir Idris, Mourns 11 Slain Soldiers
From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, on Wednesday paid his last respect to 11 Soldiers fell by Lakurawa bandits at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH) Birnin Kebbi during an ambush in Giro Masa, Shanga Local Government Area of the State.
The governor expressed his sadness over the incident, condemning the killing of security personnel who were protecting lives and properties of the people.
“I sympathise with the families of the Soldiers and policemen who were killed in the course of serving the nation.
“It’s a great loss, it’s a sad day,” Idris added.
Dr. Idris was received by the head of clinical services of the hospital, Dr. Ashiru Ladan, who took him on a tour of the mortuary where the bodies of the soldiers were laying, the governor also visited the Accident and Emergency ward, where two injured soldiers were receiving treatment.
The attack, which occurred on Tuesday night, resulted in the deaths of 11 Soldiers and one policeman.
Governor Idris pledged his continue support for security operatives in the State adding that “as a government, we offer our condolences to the military and police authorities for the loss of their men in the course of their official duties,” the governor said.
