President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday expressed deep pain over the death of Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile.
Buhari condoles with the family on loss of such a promising officer, whose short stay on earth impacted greatly on the nation, especially in peace and security.
This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
According to the statement, the President congratulated Arotile’s bravery in the field to protect the country from onslaught of bandits and terrorists, assuring that her memory will be indelible, and her efforts remembered.
Buhari also commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force, airmen, airwomen and all friends of the deceased, recalling her deft skills in manoeuvring combat helicopters, which he had physically witnessed with pride.
He sympathised with government and people of Kogi State on the loss.
President Buhari prays that the Almighty God will receive the soul of the departed, and comfort the family she left behind.