ISWAP Attack: Borno Deputy Speaker commiserates General DK’s Family, the People of Askira in Borno

ISWAP Attack: Borno Deputy Speaker commiserates General DK’s Family, the People of Askira in Borno

By: Our Reporter

Borno deputy speaker, Hon. Abdullahi Askira on Saturday commiserated with the people of his constituents over the abduction of royal house family members and attack in Asheville Kira by the dreaded Islamic State for West African Province, ISAWP.

The deputy Speaker also joins family and associates to mourn the unfortunate killing of Brigadier General DK ZIRKUSHU, COMMANDER 28 TASK FORCE BRIGADE CHIBOK, and NIGERIAN ARMY AND OTHER OFFICERS describing their death as monumental loss to Nigeria.

Hon .Engr Abddullahi Musa Askira has while lamenting on the unfortunate attack that led to the killing of Brigadier General DK ZIRKUSHU said the late General was a gallant fighter.

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It could be recalled that General DK ZIRKUSHU died in an ambush by terrorists while trying to provide reinforcement to the troops under attack in Askira town.

“As a state, we are pained by the tragic loss of these thorough breed officers. Brigadier ZIRKUSHU’s death has robbed Nigeria of a dedicated and gallant officer who died when his service to the nation was most needed.

“We are indeed pained that Brigadier DK ZIRKUSHU and other officers had to leave us in this manner but as a people of faith, we cannot question God. We can only pray for the peaceful repose of their souls.

“On behalf of the people and government of Askira/uba, i commended the effort of Nigerian Army, Airforce for putting up a strong resilience in a battle with fighters from the Islamic State of West Africa Province, who launched attacks on a military base in Askira town my constituency morning hours of Saturday.

“I condole with Brigadier General DK ZIRKUSHU’s family, other officers, and the Nigerian Army. May the Almighty grant all us the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss”. Abdullahi Askira said

ISWAP Attack: Borno Deputy Speaker commiserates General DK’s Family, the People of Askira in Borno