The Senate Committee on Army has expressed sympathy to the military authorities following the loss of six soldiers during a terrorist attack on January 4, 2025, on an army base in Sabon Gida, Damboa, Borno State.
The committee, in an official release made available to Veracity Desk (veracitydesk.com) and signed by its Chairman, Distinguished Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, extended its condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, whose sacrifice in defending the nation would forever be honoured and remembered.
Senator Yar’Adua further commended the tireless efforts of the military in resolving conflicts and in fighting against terrorism. He added that the Committee remains committed to supporting the army in their noble endeavors.
He further urged the Army not to succumb to the death of their colleagues but to continue fighting for the peace and security of their fatherland.
Below is the Committee’s full text reproduced hereunder:
Press Release 10-01-2025
SENATE COMMITTEE ON ARMY MOURNS SOLDIERS KILLED IN DOMBOA LGA
The Senate Committee on Army is deeply saddened on the loss of 6 brave soldiers who fought against ISWAP/Boko Haram in Sabon Gari, Domboa local government area of Borno state on January 4, 2025. On behalf of the Committee, I wish to extend our condolences go to the Nigerian Army and the families of the fallen heroes.
We wish to commend the tireless efforts of the military in resolving conflicts and in fighting against terrorism. The Committee remains committed to supporting the army in their noble endeavors. We urge them not to succumb to the death of their colleagues but to continue fighting for the peace and security of Nigeria.
As the army prepares to commemorate Remembrance Day on January 15, we assure them that the fallen heroes will not be forgotten. Their bravery and sacrifice will be remembered and honoured, while their legacy will continue to inspire future generations.
Finally, the Senate Committee on Army stands in solidarity with the Nigerian Army during this difficult time.
SEN ABDULAZIZ MUSA YARADUA
Chairman Senate Committee on Army
