PRESS STATEMENT

NORTHERN GOVERNORS MOURN FEMALE HELICOPTER PILOT, TOLULOPE.

The Northern Governors Forum says it is shocked by the sudden and tragic death of Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile who was killed in a car accident in Kaduna.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong described the late Tolulope as a promising officer, who had demonstrated high sense of loyalty, patriotism and diligence in her service to Nigeria particularly in maintaining peace and security.

Lalong said the testimony of the officer’s bravery in the field of combat, especially towards stopping bandits and terrorists from inflicting more harm on Nigerians will remain indelible in the history of the Nigerian Airforce as well as in the minds of Nigerians.

Governor Lalong on behalf of his colleagues consoled with Arotile’s family, the Nigerian Air Force, the Government and people of Kogi State and the entire Northern Region over this sad incident, while praying that God will receive her soul and grant her eternal rest.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham, ANIPR
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
16th July 2020.

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Northern Governors Mourn Female Helicopter Pilot, Tolulope