The Northern Governors Forum says it is shocked by the sudden and tragic death of Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, who was killed in a car accident in Kaduna.
Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, described the late Arotile as a promising officer, who had demonstrated high sense of loyalty, patriotism, and diligence in her service to Nigeria particularly in maintaining peace and security.
Lalong said the testimony of the officer’s bravery in the field of combat, especially towards stopping bandits and terrorists from inflicting more harm on Nigerians will remain indelible in the history of the Nigerian Air force as well as in the minds of Nigerians.
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The Plateau Governor on behalf of his colleagues consoled the Arotile’s family, the Nigerian Air Force, the Government and people of Kogi State, and the entire Northern Region over this sad incident while praying that God will receive her soul and grant her eternal rest.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
