Buhari mourns death of Nigeria's first female combat pilot Tolulope Arotile

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The president also saluted Arotile’s bravery in the field to protect the country from the onslaught of bandits and terrorists, assuring that her memory will be indelible, and her efforts remembered. TolulopeArotile NigerianAirForce Buhari

Tolulope Arotile died on July 14, 2020, from injuries sustained in a road crash. PHOTO: TWITTER/NIGERIAN AIR FORCE

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. Arotile who died July 14 as a result of head injuries sustained from a road traffic accident at NAF Base Kaduna.‬

“It is with great sorrow that the Nigerian Air Force regretfully announces the unfortunate demise of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, who died on July 14, as a result of head injuries sustained from a road traffic accident at NAF Base Kaduna.‬

 

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