The Nigerian Army on Friday reiterated its commitment to end Boko Haram insurgency, restore peace and stability to the North-East.
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the incoming Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Major-General Olusegun Adeniyi stated this at the burial of five fallen heroes, at the Nigerian Army Cemetery, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri.
Adeniyi said that the military would not rest until it ensured total defeat of the insurgency and restoration of peace to the war tone region.
He described the fallen heroes as “gallant, courageous and brave soldiers”, who sacrificed their lives in the defence of the country.
He added that the army had put in place effective welfare scheme to take care of the families and children of the fallen heroes.
He advised the Next of Kin of the deceased soldiers to contact him or Commanders of the Sector 2 and 29 Brigade, under which the slain soldiers served, if they experience difficulties or misunderstanding regarding their welfare.
Adeniyi listed the fallen heroes to include Colonel Kenneth Elemele, Lance Corporals Ajijola Sunday, Oguntuase Ayo, Dimos Danial and Private Akinola Ayoola.
The commander prayed for the repose
of their souls and the families’ fortitude to bear the loss.
