The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir el-Rufai has condoled with the families of Nigerian Army and Naval operatives who paid the supreme price on Monday, while defending students of Bethel Baptist High School, Kaduna.
The two operatives, Private Salisu Rabiu and Ordinary Seaman Bilal Mohammed lost their lives while engaging the bandits who attacked the school and kidnapped an unspecified number of students in the early hours of Monday, 5th July 2021.
The Governor said that the duo of Rabiu and Mohammed were heroes who lost their lives while engaging outlaws who represented the worst of humanity.
He added that their lives would not go in vain as the victory of evil men was only temporary, but their retribution permanent.
The Governor who prayed for the repose of their souls said troops and all security operatives on the frontlines deserved solidarity, motivation and gratitude, instead of condemnation.
He described negative comments against security operatives as a most unfortunate display of ingratitude in view of their sacrifices and patriotism.
The Governor, on behalf of the government and people of Kaduna State, offered financial assistance to their immediate families.
Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner Internal Security and Home Affairs represented Governor el-Rufai at the funeral of Ordinary Seaman Mohammed at Ungwan Kanawa Cemetery, Kaduna North Local Government Area, and also prayers session offered for Private Rabiu at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital’s mortuary before his remains were taken to Daura, Katsina State for final interment.
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