The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has reacted to the passing of Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, who died after she was hit by a car.

In a statement signed by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Buhari condoled with the family of the deceased.

He stated that Arotile's "short stay on earth impacted greatly on the nation, especially in peace and security".

Buhari saluted "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.

"President Buhari commiserates 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.

"The President sympathises 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., the statement read.

President Muhammadu Buhari received with deep pain the passing of Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, condoling 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. pic.twitter.com/ZnWB1wYf8q

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