Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on the death of LCPL Goselle Nanpon, who a truck driver killed at a security point in Ilorin, Kwara.

In a statement issued by his media aide, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Wednesday in Ilorin, Mr Abdulrazaq also sent a message to another officer, Yahaya Ayuba, who sustained spinal cord injuries.

“The governor described the incident as tragic and painful and commended the Air Force for the maturity and professionalism with which its officers handled the unfortunate incident.

“It was indeed a regrettable tragedy and one occupational hazard too many.

“That incident again underpins the need for citizens to show due respect to the security operatives for the weight of sacrifices they make in the course of keeping our country safe,” the statement partly read.

The governor also noted that a delegation had been sent to the families of the officers.

“We truly appreciate them and regret the huge loss of an officer and a serious injury to the other.

“We pray the Almighty God to grant speedy recovery to the injured officer and repose the soul of LCPL Goselle Nanpon and comfort his family,” said the governor. 

It was gathered that the officers were on duty a few kilometres from the NAF base when a truck ran into them.

(NAN)