Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his sadness over the deaths of several soldiers in an ambush and a helicopter crash in Niger State.
Buhari expressed his condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the Armed Forces of the Federation, and the families of the deceased.
The Defence Headquarters confirmed the death of 36 officers in the ambush and an evacuation helicopter crash that occurred on Monday.
Insurgents had ambushed troops in the Zungeru area of the state, and some gallant Nigerian Army troops paid the ultimate price.
A Nigerian Air Force MI-171 helicopter crashed on a casualty evacuation mission in the Shiroro Local Government Area.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, advised citizens to be wary of propaganda by terrorists and remain patriotic while an investigation is ongoing.
