Updated: Tears as Nigerian Army buries 19 slain soldiers of Metele attack

- The Nigerian Army has buried 19 soldiers who died in the Metele attack last month

- The fallen heroes were laid to rest at the Military Cemetery, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri

- The burial ceremony was attended by senior military officers, government officials, representatives of the Shehu of Borno and family members of the deceased

The Nigerian Army on Friday, December 14, buried 19 soldiers among those who lost their lives in an attack by Boko Haram insurgents at Metele, Guzamala Local Government Area, Borno.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that 23 soldiers were killed and 31 others wounded when the insurgents attacked 157 Task Force Battalion, Metele, on Nov. 18.

The fallen heroes, who were laid to rest at the Military Cemetery, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, were Lt. Col. IA Sakaba and 18 soldiers.

Metele attack: Army buries 19 soldiers killed by Boko Haram

A mother holding his son as officers of the Nigerian Army killed in Metele are buried Credit: Military Life Ng
Source: UGC

Muslim and Christian Chaplains officiated at the burial.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, described the incident as tragic, noting that the soldiers sacrificed their lives in defence of the nation’s territorial integrity.

Represented by Maj.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, Chief, Army Training and Operations, Buratai announced that the deceased soldiers would be buried when their relatives arrived in Maiduguri.

Some of the remains of the officers killed in Metele being conveyed for burial Credit: Military Life Ng
Source: UGC

He said that the army lost some troops and equipment due to upsurge of insurgents’ activities in recent months.

He, however, said that the setback would not deter the troops from their commitment to defeat the insurgents.

Buratai reiterated the determination of the Nigerian Army to end insurgency; protect lives and property as well as restore peace to the north east.

Final resting place for the officers killed by Boko Haram in Metele Credit: Military Life Ng
Source: UGC

He said that military authorities would take care of the families of the deceased in line with its welfare scheme, and prayed for the repose of their souls.

“President Muhammad Buhari administration’s is committed to the improvement of soldiers’ welfare and provision of equipment to ensure successful campaign against the Boko Haram insurgents.

“The military will collaborate with sister security organizations in the counter-insurgency operation,” he said, and called on the troops to be disciplined and not relent in routing remnants of the insurgents.

According to him, the military authorities will deploy additional personnel and equipment to the theatre of operation, to facilitate successful implementation of the counter insurgency campaign.

Buratai also called on the people to shun fake news and support the military to enable it win the war against the Boko Haram terrorists.

The deputy governor of Borno, Alhaji Mamman Durkwa, said the state government appreciated the sacrifices of the military to the restoration of peace in the state.

Some bereaved families at the burial sites of the officers killed in Metele Credit: Military Life Ng
Source: UGC

Durkwa announced that the government would support the families of the fallen heroes to improve their wellbeing.

He called on military authorities to support the bereaved families and prayed for the repose of the souls of the fallen heroes.

The ceremony was attended by senior military officers, government officials, representatives of the Shehu of Borno and family members of the deceased.

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In a previous report by Legit.ng, some soldiers of the Nigerian Army 157 Task Force Battalion who were killed during a Boko Haram attack in Metele, Borno state will be buried on Friday, December 14.

A widow of one of the officers killed said, the funeral organised by the Nigerian Army would take place in Maiduguri.

Sources said the Nigerian Army planned a private burial for the fallen heroes to prevent the public from knowing the exact number of soldiers killed in the attack. The widow who spoke on condition of anonymity said she was invited for her husbands burial alongside other widows.

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