Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello has expressed grief over the death of Army officers reportedly killed during an ambush on the Presidential Brigade of Guards, Sunday, by suspected terrorists.
A Captain and two soldiers were reportedly killed after the Army officers responded to a distress call from the Nigeria Law School Bwari on Friday.
The Kogi state governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu, Tuesday, said he is saddened to find out that two out of the fallen gallant officers, namely Capt Samuel Attah and Lieutenant Ibrahim Suleiman were illustrious sons of Kogi state.
Governor Bello, who condemned the terrorists’ ambush, described it as “a dastardly act and a show of cowardice.”
He urged the concerned authorities to expedite actions and ensure the capture of those responsible and also forestall any future occurrence.
The added that the incessant but cowardly uncoordinated attacks by terrorists must receive keen attention and brutal response from respective security agencies, asserting that the Nigerian internal sovereignty must not be at the mercy of criminal elements.
“The governor commiserates with the families of the deceased, particularly the father of Lt. Suleiman, Col Suleiman Ahmodu Babanawa (Rtd) from Okpo, Olamaboro Local Govt. and Captain Samuel Attah from Ibaji Local Government Area of the State. He also extends his commiseration to the Nigeria Army over the death of some of their finest officers,” the statement said.