The funeral service for the 22 soldiers who tragically lost their lives during a devastating combat and air crash incident in Niger State on August 14, 2023, took place today at the military cemetery in Abuja.
The grief-stricken families of the fallen soldiers, along with high-ranking government officials, gathered at the military cemetery in Abuja to pay their final respects.
Heartfelt photos from funeral of 22 soldiers killed in Niger State
Under the cloud-streaked sky, the bodies of the brave soldiers were laid to rest with full military honors.
The wives of the deceased soldiers, their faces a mix of sorrow and strength, stood united in their grief, offering support to one another during this heart-wrenching moment.
Photos from the funerals of the 22 soldiers who died in Niger State are heartfelt.
Prominent members of the administration, including Ministers of Defense Abubakar Badaru and of State Bello Matawalle, attended the funeral service.
Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, was also present, and his sombre demeanor perfectly captured the gravity of the moment.
