Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker from Kaduna Central, responded to the killing of 36 soldiers in Niger State.
Gistlover cites a report from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) stating that 36 officers had died in Niger State.
This was stated while providing a breakdown of deaths from the troop ambush in Niger State and the evacuation helicopter crash on August 14, 2023.
Sani lamented that it is the most tragic incident since the start of Nigeria’s war against terrorists on Twitter in response to the unfortunate circumstance.
According to him, “The loss of 36 Soldiers in Niger State is one of the most tragic incidents since the beginning of the war against terrorists in Nigeria.
“These were fathers and husbands of families now in bereavement. We can’t wipe out the tears of those they left behind,but we can only pray for the souls of the deceased and express appreciation for their ultimate sacrifices to their country.
“You can’t imagine the heart of a child who is holding a toy and waiting for a father who will never come back.You can’t imagine the heart of a wife and a mother who will have to raise her children alone while walking to an uncertain future.
“May their souls rest in peace.”
