President Buhari has reacted to the death of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu who was killed during a battle with ISWAP terrorists on Saturday.
He also mourned the three soldiers who also died in the fight.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, the President described them as brave soldires and sympathised with the military and the families of the deceased:
”I am extremely saddened to hear of the demise of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice, in a very rare display of gallantry, as they tried to help their compatriots in the war against terrorists.
Nigeria has lost brave soldiers. I salute their courage. May their souls Rest In Peace. General Zirkusu leaves us sad and devastated. The soldier in him will remain immortal.
I have asked the Chief of Army Staff to accept my heartfelt condolences and that of the nation, and to convey same to the members of the families of those martyred.
I pray to the Almighty to give the Armed Forces and the bereaved families the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss.”
