"Arotile, Your Short Stay Impacted Our Nation" – President Buhari

President Buhari has commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force, airmen, airwomen and all friends of the deceased, recalling her deft skills in manoeuvring combat helicopters, which he had physically witnessed with pride.

"Arotile, Your Short Stay Impacted Our Nation" – President Buhari
President Buhari and Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the death of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile is a deep pain.

According to the President, her short stay on earth impacted greatly on the nation, especially in peace and security.

In a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari, while condoling with Arotile’s family on the loss of the promising young officer, saluted her bravery in the field to protect the country from the onslaught of bandits and terrorists, assuring that her memory will be indelible and her efforts remembered.

 

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President 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.

President Buhari also sympathized with the government and people of Kogi State on the loss.

The president prayed that God will receive the soul of the departed and comfort the family she left behind.