The Nigerian military is conducting a mass burial for personnel killed in a recent bandit ambush and air crash in Niger State.

The solemn ceremony comes after gunmen attacked troops in the state on August 14, leaving 14 soldiers dead and 7 injured. An Air Force evacuation aircraft deployed to the area then crashed, killing all 2 pilots, 2 crew and 12 passengers on board.

Among those being laid to rest are 18 soldiers, 4 airmen and 2 naval personnel. They gave their lives in the line of duty supporting operations against criminal militants plaguing parts of northern Nigeria.

The fallen service members are:

1. LATE MAJ SA ONI

2. LATE FLT LT ANTHONY DURYUMSU

3. LATE FLT LT IBRAHIM ADAMU

4. LATE LT GM ODUSAMI

5. LATE LT US ALKALI

6. LATE SGT FARUK MOHAMMED

7. LATE CPL IBRAHIM GARBA

8. LATE CPL CHIROMA POGU

9. LATE CPL ADAMA ISAAC

10. LATE CPL HARUNA JAMILU

11. LATE CPL SAMAILA BASHIRU

12. LATE AB SULEIMAN MK (NN)

13. LATE CPL JAURO AMOS (NAF)

14. LATE LCPL SUNDAY OKOPI

15. LATE LCPL EKPANYO EDETD

16. LATE LCPL ALARIBE DANIEL (NAF)

17. LATE LCPL BRIGSS STEPHEN (NAF)

18. LATE LCPL YAKUBU AYUBA

19. LATE LCPL NURA MOHAMMED

20. LATE PTE HABIB ALIYU

21. LATE PTE TANKO WAJE

22. LATE ACM ABUBAKAR ABDULRAHAMAN (NAF)

The military burials exemplify the sacrifices made by Nigeria’s armed forces as they combat militants and restore stability. The nation honors these brave fallen heroes.