Lucky Irabor, chief of defence
staff, says the military will remain steadfast in the fight against insecurity.
He stated this on Monday at a
three-day prayer held in honour of Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, who
died alongside 10 other officers in an air crash on Friday.
While addressing soldiers at the
event, Irabor said the armed forces of Nigeria remains strong in spite of the
loss, and urged all to remain steadfast in the discharge of their
constitutional mandate.
He said the spirits of the troops were not dampened in any way.
“Our spirits remain unshakable, immovable,” he
said.
“I’ll like every officer of the
armed forces to remain steadfast because that which we desire to achieve, by
way of protecting lives and properties of Nigerians in line with our
constitutional mandate, would be achieved.”
Shehu Mustapha, army’s director
of Islamic affairs, prayed for the souls of the departed to find eternal rest.
Mustapha also prayed that God
will console the families of the deceased officers and grant the country the
desired peace and security.
“We use this opportunity to pray
for our leaders, for Allah to continue to protect them and give them divine
guidance to move the country forward,” he added.
Mohammed Yerima, army’s
spokesperson, also prayed for the repose of Attahiru and other departed
officers.
Yerima prayed thay God will
restore everlasting peace to the country and also help leaders to be humane and
upright.
Also in attendance were Abubakar
Malami, attorney-general of the federation; Murtala Nyako, former Adamawa
governor, and Ali Ndume, chairman, senate committee of the army.
The federal government had, on
Sunday, declared Monday work-free for members of the armed forces in honour of
the victims of the air crash.
The president had also directed
that the national flag be flown at half-mast from Monday to Wednesday.
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