From AMEDU JOSEPH, Lokoja
Yoruba groups struggling for the independence of Oduduwa nation have commiserated with the family of the late first female Combat Pilot , Tolulope Arotile who died after an accident in Kaduna State .
The Yoruba groups who paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased at GRA Lokoja lamented that the Yoruba nation has lost a gallant and brilliant officer whose death has been shrouded in mystery .
The Chairman of the groups Comrade Fagbenro Azeez explained that the death of Flying Officer Serah Tolulope Arotile is a tragedy to the entire Yoruba race , describing her as a gallant Flight Cadet who had achieved a lot within her short life span on earth .
He noted that all Yoruba groups both at home and diaspora identifies with the family in this agony and sorrowful period .
He explained that death is a supreme end of every living souls, stressing that Tolulope’s death is very painful particularly when the nation needs her service.
Comrade Fagbenro however, prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and give the parents and family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss .
He pointed out that the unity of Yoruba race is very sacrosanct, saying there is need to stretch the hands of fellowship to the Yoruba people of Kogi State.
Responding, the deceased mother, Mrs Atotile expressed gratitude to the visitors , praying that God grant them journey mercies to their various destination.
It would be recalled that the first female Combat Pilot Tolulope Arotile died after an old school mate reversing his car to extent his pleasantries hit her which led to her demise.
