Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed anguish over the death of several soldiers in an ambush and a subsequent helicopter crash in Niger State.
This was contained in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu.
“I am saddened by the helicopter accident following the tragic ambush in which we lost our brave army personnel. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover at the earliest.
“My heartfelt condolences to the president, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the armed forces of the federation and families of the deceased.
“With the soldier discipline in our troops, it is a matter of time before they overcome,” the statement read.
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