Army Buries Soldiers Killed in Borno Counter-Insurgency Operations

The Nigerian Army has laid to rest soldiers killed in action during ongoing counter-insurgency operations in Borno State, honouring their sacrifice at the Maimalari Military Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri.

The burial ceremony took place on Friday, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Sanni Uba.

Uba said the fallen soldiers displayed courage, selflessness and unwavering dedication to duty while serving the country. He added that their deaths represent a painful loss not only to their families but also to the Nigerian Army, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the nation as a whole.

Paying tribute to the deceased personnel, the military described them as brave and loyal patriots who sacrificed their lives in defence of Nigeria.

“They gave their lives in devotion to a cause greater than themselves, the nation, the people and the ideals they swore to defend,” Uba said, stressing that their sacrifices would never be forgotten.

The burial comes as troops continue military operations against insurgents in the North-East, particularly in Borno State, which remains the epicentre of Nigeria’s long-running insurgency.

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