The Nigerian military community is in mourning following the tragic loss of Major Salisu Danjuma Shaffa, who was killed in an ambush in Delta State’s Okuama area. Major Shaffa had recently assumed duties in his new Area of Responsibility (AR) and met his untimely death just three weeks into his assignment on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
He was part of a military contingent from the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Bomadi Division, which included the Commanding Officer Lt. Col Ali, another Major, one Captain, and 12 soldiers. The team was on a rescue mission to release Anthony Aboh, a hostage from the Okoloba community held over a land dispute, when they were ambushed and killed.
Major Salisu Danjuma Shaffa, an alumnus of the University of Maiduguri from Shaffa town in Borno’s Hawul Local Government Area, is survived by his pregnant wife and two young children.
In response to the tragedy, Alhaji Idris Mamman Durkwa, a former gubernatorial candidate in Borno State, expressed grief and called for a thorough investigation into the ambush to ensure justice is served. Durkwa emphasized the importance of accountability to prevent future tragedies and to honor the sacrifice of Major Shaffa and his fallen comrades.
Announcing the death on social media, Major Shaffa’s brother, Mallam Hussain Danjuma, said, “With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Allah, I inform the sudden death of our beloved brother Major SD SHAFFA. We pray that Allah will forgive and grant him eternal rest in this Holy month of Ramadan. May your soul rest in peace, dearest brother as you will be remembered.”
Another family member, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed, added, “May Allah have mercy on Major Salisu Danjuma Shaffa. May Allah lighten his grave, Amen.”
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