The military is presently engaged in conducting a collective interment ceremony for personnel who tragically lost their lives in both an ambush and an air crash that occurred in Niger state.
On August 14, 2023, insurgents ambushed the troops in Niger state, resulting in the unfortunate demise of 14 soldiers, with seven sustaining injuries.
Following this incident, the deployment of an Air Force evacuation aircraft was deemed necessary.
However, this aircraft later experienced a crash that resulted in the loss of all passengers on board, including two pilots and two crew members.
As indicated by the schedule of activities, the following individuals are to be laid to rest:
1. Late Major SA Oni
2. Late Flight Lieutenant Anthony Duryumsu
3. Late Flight Lieutenant Ibrahim Adamu
4. Late Lieutenant GM Odusami
5. Late Lieutenant US Alkali
6. Late Sergeant Faruk Mohammed
7. Late Corporal Ibrahim Garba
8. Late Corporal Chiroma Pogu
9. Late Corporal Adama Isaac
10. Late Corporal Haruna Jamilu
11. Late Corporal Samaila Bashiru
12. Late Able Seaman Suleiman MK (NN)
13. Late Corporal Jauro Amos (NAF)
14. Late Lance Corporal Sunday Okopi
15. Late Lance Corporal Ekpanyo Edetd
16. Late Lance Corporal Alaribe Daniel (NAF)
17. Late Lance Corporal Briggs Stephen (NAF)
18. Late Lance Corporal Yakubu Ayuba
19. Late Lance Corporal Nura Mohammed
20. Late Private Habib Aliyu
21. Late Private Tanko Waje
22. Late Aircraftman Abubakar Abdulrahaman (NAF)
The commemorative event is currently underway, and the remains of the personnel are anticipated to be received at the time of compiling this report.
