President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the growing number of Nigerians who are mourning the passing on of Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, Nigerian Air
Force’s first female helicopter pilot. She died from head injuries sustained from the road accident which occurred at the NAF Base in Kaduna. In condoling with the family on the loss of such a promising officer, whose short stay on earth impacted greatly on the nation, especially in peace and security, the President 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 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. The President sympathized with government and people of Kogi State on the loss. He prayed that the Almighty God will receive the soul of the departed, and comfort the family she left behind.
