The remains of Brigadier General Omo Braimah and other officers killed by terrorists were on Wednesday laid to rest with full military honours at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Penpushing reports that other fallen heroes include Captain Ismail, and other soldiers who lost their lives in active service, and the ceremony drew grieving families, comrades-in-arms and top government officials, all united in paying final respects to the soldiers who died defending the nation.
The solemn ceremony includes prayers offered for the repose of the fallen soldiers, while citations recounting their service records were read aloud to their families, with flags lowered in their honour
Penpushing also reports that the dignitaries present include Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State; Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.); Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu and other senior military officers.
The leaders in separate tributes described the deceased as brave patriots who stood resolute in the face of danger and paid the ultimate price in service to their country adding that the soldiers’ legacy of courage and duty would continue to inspire future generations.
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