The remains of the three Nigerian soldiers who were killed recently in an ambush attack have been buried at the Maimalari Military Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State.
They include Lance Corporals Nwobuji Desmond, Adebiyi Oluwaseye, and Private Aliyu Ibrahim.
The soldiers lost their lives alongside their Commander, Colonel Chiroma Bako, during an ambush by suspected terrorists, on Saturday, September 19, along Damboa–Biu Road, in Borno State.
The three soldiers would have been buried on the same day with their Commander, but it took longer time to locate, inform, and transport their families to Maiduguri for the burial, which is a key requirement for military funeral procedures.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai, eulogized the gallant fallen soldiers. He said their painful exit will spur the rest of their colleagues, make them strong, and inflict a heavier pain on the terrorists where ever they may be hiding.
He challenged other soldiers to make sure their late colleagues’ sacrifices will never be in vain.
Buratai also assured the families of the deceased that the Nigeria Army will support them in their trying moment.
He said the Nigerian Army is considering special housing packages for those killed in action. The process, he said will start with these gallant soldiers which is a firm demonstration of the Army’s resolve to support the families of the fallen heroes.
Buratai said the housing programme will be in two categories – two and three bedroom houses for officers and soldiers respectively.
Highlights of the burial ceremony include the presentation of national flags to the families by the Chief of Army Staff on behalf of Mr. President.
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The Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division Maiduguri, Brigadier-General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim, on behalf of the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, presented the sum of two million Naira each to the families of the three deceased soldiers.
Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe
