The mood at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja was somber as the rank and file of the Nigerian Armed Forces were joined by family members and friends for the burial of some of the military personnel that died.
25th August 2023 10:31 AM 
The atmosphere was sombre as the rank and file of the Nigerian Armed Forces also graced the occasion.
The funeral began with the arrival of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, around 9:46 am. Also in attendance were the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Gwabin Musa, and other service chiefs.
Access24 reports that the Defence Headquarters revealed in a statement that no fewer than 36 officers were killed in battle, including an air mission, on August 14
