The remains of Captain Attah Samuel and four other soldiers in the elite Brigade Guard who were attacked and killed by terrorists during a clearance operation in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been laid to rest at the Guards Brigade Cemetery, Maitama, Abuja.
A Statement by the Spokesperson Captain Godfrey Anebi said Until their demise, the gallant soldiers served with 7 Guards Battalion, Lungi Barracks Maitama and 176 Guards Battalion Gwagwalada in the Federal Capital Territory , Abuja respectively.
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While reading the funeral oration of the deceased officer and soldiers, the Commanding Officers of 7 Guards Battalion Lieutenant Colonel Salim Yusuf Hassan and Commanding Officer 176 Guards Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Kolowale Adisa described the late Captain and soldiers as thoroughbred Infantry men who were genuinely committed to their duties in defence of Nigeria and whose contributions and services to the nation will be greatly missed.
They prayed God to console the families the gallant soldiers left behind stressing that while the Brigade and the Nigerian Army mourn, the families should take solace in the fact that they have fought a just fight and their souls shall continue to rest with the Lord till the resurrection morning.
Highpoint of the event was the presentation of accoutrements by the representative of the Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen James Alilu Ataguba to the next of kins of the deceased personnel and lowering of the remains of the fallen heroes.
There was also the blowing of the last post and gun salute to bid the departed heroes farewell.
The burial begun with christian wake and funeral service held in honour of the fallen heroes at St John’s Military Church before the final Internment at the Guards Brigade Cemetery Maitama Abuja.
The solemn ceremony was witnessed by senior officers of the Nigerian Army, Commanding Officers, Staff Officers of the Brigade, Bwari Area Council Chairman, Hon John Gabaya and family members of the deceased as well as members of the barrack community.
( Editor: Omor Bazuaye)
