The Senate has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s fallen soldiers, describing them as heroes who demonstrated exceptional courage, professionalism, and patriotism in service to the nation.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua (APC, Katsina Central), expressed deep condolences to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, over the death of Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Saidu Paiko and other troops who lost their lives in Borno State.
“On behalf of the Senate Committee on Army, I extend our heartfelt condolences to you, the Nigerian Army, and the families of the gallant officers and soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty,” the statement read.
Senator Yar’adua reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Army through improved welfare and strengthened operational capacity.
“We will work tirelessly to provide adequate resources and support to the Nigerian Army in its quest to maintain peace and security in our great nation,” he said.
The committee also extended prayers to the families of the deceased soldiers, asking Almighty Allah to grant them Jannatul Firdaus and comfort their loved ones.
“May their sacrifice never be in vain, and may their memory continue to inspire us to work towards a safer and more prosperous Nigeria,” Yar’adua added.
What You Should Know
Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Saidu Paiko and several soldiers were recently killed in Borno State during counterinsurgency operations.
Their deaths have sparked renewed calls from the Senate for enhanced troop welfare, better equipment, and sustained government commitment to national security efforts.
