President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the passing of
Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, and condoled with her family on the
loss of such a promising officer.
In a condolence message by
his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina in Abuja on
Wednesday, the president noted that Arotile’s short stay on earth
impacted greatly on the nation, especially in the area of peace and
security.
The president saluted Arotile’s bravery in the field to
protect the country from onslaught of bandits and terrorists, assuring
that her memory would be indelible, and her efforts remembered.
Buhari
also commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force, airmen, airwomen and all
friends of the deceased, recalling her deft skills in maneuvering
combat helicopters, which he had physically witnessed with pride.
The president sympathised with government and people of Kogi on the loss.
He prayed that the Almighty God would receive the soul of the departed, and comfort the family she left behind. (NAN)
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