JUST IN: Nigerian Army Buries 20 Personnel Killed In Niger State

The burial of at least 20 officers and soldiers who were killed in action by terrorists in Niger State is ongoing.

The military had last week disclosed that 36 personnel paid the supreme price during an ambush by the terrorists at Zungeru-Tegina road and the subsequent jet crash that happened in the Chukuba area of Shiroro, all in Niger State.

The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru and his counterpart for State, Bello Matawalle as well as the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, are on the ground to witness the burial activities.

Other dignitaries include the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Yakubu Garba; the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Naval Staff, Emmanuel Ogalla; families and relatives of fallen heroes; among others.

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