Africa-Press – Angola. The President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Angolan Armed Forces, João Lourenço, today expressed deep pain and dismay at the death of the commander of the Angolan Navy, General Jorge Manuel dos Santos “Sukissa”, which took place on Sunday in Luanda. , victim of illness.
In the message of condolences, the Head of State refers that “General “Sukissa” leaves a valuable legacy that should serve as an inspiration for the new generations of soldiers and citizens in general, in the perspective of the willingness to selflessly defend the country and the contribution to its stability and development”.
The President of the Republic highlights the figure of the general as a self-sacrificing citizen and dedicated soldier, who from an early age was committed to the cause of defending the country’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, performing various functions of command, direction and leadership, with brio, dedication and unusual patriotism that won him the respect and admiration of the military class and the Angolan people.
“Faced with the loss of such an illustrious son of the Fatherland and in this hour of mourning and pain, the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Angolan Armed Forces, bows before his memory and presents to the bereaved family and to the Angolan Armed Forces heartfelt condolences”, reads João Lourenço’s message.
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