On Friday, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima travelled to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, to meet with the families of soldiers who lost their lives in a recent terrorist attack in Damboa.
Gatekeepers News reports that the visit aimed to express condolences on behalf of President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government, recognising the bravery and ultimate sacrifice of the fallen soldiers.
According to a statement from his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima also took the opportunity to engage with Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, during his visit.
“The Vice President is in Maiduguri to extend the condolences of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the federal government to the families of the fallen soldiers and to honour their ultimate sacrifice,” the statement read.
“The soldiers who died during the attack in Damboa, Borno State, paid the ultimate sacrifice while successfully repelling an onslaught that resulted in the neutralisation of 34 terrorists at a Forward Operating Base in Sabon Gari.
“In the wake of the tragic event, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had called for a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident and ensure it serves as a valuable lesson to prevent similar occurrences.”
Upon arrival at the Maiduguri International Airport, the Vice President was welcomed by several dignitaries, including the Borno State Governor, Deputy Governor Umar Kadafur, the Minister of State for Regional Development Uba Maigari Ahmadu, Special Adviser to the President on Health Dr Salma Anas-Kolo, and Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) North, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori.
Accompanying the Vice President were federal lawmakers from Borno State, including Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (Borno Central), Hon. Abdulkadir Rahis (Maiduguri Metropolitan Federal Constituency), and Hon. Usman Zannah (Kaga/Magumeri/Gubio Federal Constituency).
The delegation also included Minister of Transportation Hon. AjiKolo Ali Gujja and notable politician Sen. Saidu Alkali, among others.
