The Nigerian Army on Wednesday buried Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other soldiers killed in a recent insurgent attack in Borno State.
The officers and men were laid to rest with full military honours at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the Army, which described the ceremony as solemn and emotional.
The Army said the burial was conducted in recognition of the soldiers’ service and sacrifice in the line of duty.
Among those in attendance were Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, and other senior military officers.
They described the deceased as patriots who paid the ultimate price in defence of the country.
Prayers were offered for the repose of their souls, while citations detailing their service were read before their families.
The Army noted that the loss highlights the risks faced by personnel in ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the North-East.
