Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, has reacted to the recent
crash of the Nigerian Air Force MI-171 helicopter which claimed some soldiers’
lives.
Obi, who said the unfortunate incident saddened him,
lamented the level of insecurity in most parts of the country has continued to
embarrass and cost the nation precious lives and properties, with the attendant
economic costs.
He suggested that a full-scale investigation should be
carried out to unravel the cause of the crash to prevent future occurrences.
In a statement on his social media platform on Thursday, the former Anambra State governor commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force over the painful incident and urged them and other security agencies not to be dispirited over the challenges.
He also added that his heart is with the families of the
gallant soldiers who lost their lives in the incident.
“I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate crash of the
Nigerian Air Force MI-171 Helicopter on a casualty evacuation mission near
Chukuba Village in Niger State.
“The deplorable level of insecurity in most parts of the
country has continued to embarrass and cost us precious lives and properties,
with the attendant economic costs. My heart is with the families of the gallant
soldiers who lost their lives in that incident.
“I also sincerely commiserate with the Nigerian Air Force
over this painful incident and urge them and other security agencies not to be
dispirited over the challenges but to see them as our path to achieving a safe
and secure nation.
“I would also like to encourage a full-scale investigation
to be carried out to unravel the cause of the crash as a way of preventing
future occurrences.
“We will never give up on our nation. It is our greatest
heritage in whose service all our sacrifices become noble acts,” he said.
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