- The two killed include one Soldier, one Naval Rating
Kaduna State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, on Tuesday confirmed that “two (military) personnel, Private Salisu Rabiu and Ordinary Seaman Bilal Mohammed lost their lives while engaging the bandits who attacked the School and kidnapped an unspecified number of students in the early hours of Monday, 5th July, 2021.”
Aruwan said in a statement that Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has condoled the families of two Nigerian Army and Navy personnel, lamenting that they died while attempting to prevent the abduction of students of Bethel Baptist High School, Kaduna.
The Security Commissioner had represented Governor El-Rufai at the funeral of Ordinary Seaman Mohammed at Ungwan Kanawa Cemetery, Kaduna North Local Government Area.
Aruwan was also at the prayer session offered for Private Rabiu at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital’s mortuary before his remains were taken to Daura, Katsina State for final interment.
Governor El-Rufai, according to the statement by Aruwan, however said that the duo of Rabiu and Mohammed lives would not go in vain as the victory of evil men is only temporary, but their retribution permanent.
The Governor who prayed for the repose of their souls said troops and all security personnel on the frontlines deserve solidarity, motivation and gratitude, instead of condemnation.
He described negative comments against security personnel as a most unfortunate isplay of ingratitude in view of their sacrifices and patriotism.
The Governor also on behalf of the government and people of Kaduna State offered financial assistance to their immediate families.
