Buhari Expresses Grief Over Killing Of Soldiers In An Ambush

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “profound grief and
sorrow’’ over loss of soldiers who were ambushed by terrorists in Gorgi
Village, Borno State.

He said “sacrifices of our gallant patriots cannot be
quantified, and their sacrifices cannot go in vain,’’ while commiserating with
their families and those that sustained injuries.

The President said the death of every soldier causes deep
pains because he knows what it means to be a soldier, and fully understands the
extreme risks associated with the profession.

President Buhari said “despite the tragedies and incidents,
we cannot allow anarchists and mass murderers to hold the country hostage.’’

The President appealed to the military “not to allow the
incident to affect their morale’’. He assured that his administration will
continue to motivate and equip them adequately in order to cope with the
complex challenges of unconventional warfare.

The Nigerian Army has dispatched a team to assess the
situation and report back to the government.