President Bola Tinubu has sympathized with the military and the families of the six soldiers who lost their lives during the assault on January 4, 2025.
The tragic terrorist attack took place at the Nigerian Army base in Sabon Gida, Damboa, Borno State.
In a Thursday statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the bravery and sacrifice of the fallen soldiers.
“Their sacrifice in defending our nation will forever be honoured and remembered,” he said, underscoring the nation’s indebtedness to those who paid the ultimate price for its security.
The president also praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their swift and decisive response to the attack.
Highlighting the air component’s effective retaliatory strikes, he stated, “This resolute action by the Army demonstrates the capability and readiness of our military to confront and defeat threats to our nation’s security.”