The governor made the call in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri by his Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau.
Browsing: Lt.General Ibrahim Attahiru.
The governor, who stated this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, commiserated with the families of the deceased soldiers, praying to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the losses.
President Bazoum, who described the plane crash and the resultant deaths as tragic and unfortunate, expressed the condolences of the government and people of his country.
The postponement was conveyed in a statement by the clerk of the house, Chinedu Francis Akubueze.
President Muhammadu Buhari, at the burial of the fallen officers and men on Saturday, said Lieutenant General Attahiru was an epitome of gallantry and bravery which culminated in his being appointed the chief of army staff.
In his tribute and condolence message, the former army chief commiserated with the president, the families of the deceased, soldiers and airmen of the Armed Forces over the passing away of the “courageous, loyal and patriotic Nigerians in line of duty.”
Buratai in his tribute to Attahiru, said he was making tremendous progress in the counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts when the tragedy occurred.
PRNigeria gathered that troops of Sector 1 Operation Lafiya Dole, led by the Commanding Officer of 3 Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Samson Olaseigbe, who were on a clearance patrol in the area, cleared Gulwa village with little or no resistance from the terrorists and proceeded to Musiri District, where they engaged in heavy gun battle with another set of terrorists, which lasted for an hour.