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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and the three other soldiers killed during a clash with the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) members in Borno State.<\/p>\n

They were attacked a few kilometers from Askira town in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State while they were on their way to the town where the military and the ISWAP were exchanging gunfire.<\/p>\n

The President in a statement shared on his Facebook page, hailed the fallen soldiers for their courage, describing their sacrifice as very rare display of gallantry for the nation.<\/p>\n

Buhari sent his condolences to the Chief of Staff and families of the deceased military officers.<\/p>\n

The statement reads: \u201cI\u2019m extremely saddened to hear of the demise of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice, in a very rare display of gallantry, as they tried to help their compatriots in the war against terrorists.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigeria has lost brave soldiers. I salute their courage. May their souls Rest In Peace. General Zirkusu leaves us sad and devastated. The soldier in him will remain immortal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Buhari prayed the Almighty to give the Armed Forces and the bereaved families the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and the three other soldiers killed during a clash with the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) members in Borno State. 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