Vice President Kashim Shettima has vowed that the family of the late Brigadier-General Musa Uba, who was recently killed alongside other military officers by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State, will be duly honoured.

Speaking on Wednesday during a visit to Birnin Kebbi in connection with the recent abduction of schoolgirls in the state, Shettima described the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers as invaluable to the nation.

“We honour the ultimate sacrifice made by some of our brave officers. To the family of the late Brigadier-General Musa Uba, we say his sacrifice will never be forgotten,” the Vice President said.

He added that when a soldier gives his life in defence of the country, “a part of our collective soul is touched. We will honour him, his family, and all who pay the supreme price in service to Nigeria.”

On the Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction, Shettima condemned the attack as “an assault on the conscience of all Nigerians,” noting that the country has witnessed a surge in terrorist activities in recent days, resulting in multiple deaths and kidnappings.