PHOTOS: Military Lays 22 Soldiers To Rest After Niger Attacks
The funeral of the 22 soldiers who died during the combat and air crash incident in Niger State, which happened on August 14, 2023, took place today August 25.
Recall that bandits had ambushed the troops in Niger State on August 14, 2023, killing 14 soldiers while seven were injured. The incident necessitated the deployment of the Nigeria Air Force evacuation aircraft. The aircraft, however, was said to have crashed killing all passengers including two pilots, and two crew members onboard.
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The bodies of the slain soldiers were buried at the military cemetery in Abuja. The funeral ceremony was attended by the wives of the deceased soldiers, family members as well as government functionaries led by the Minister of Defence, Muhammed Abubakar Badaru, Deputy Governor of Niger State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad Ketso; Minister of State, Bello Matawalle as well as the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, and other service chiefs.
See photos from the funeral below:
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