Nigerian Army declares three-day mourning period for 17 slain soldiers

The nation is observing a period of profound grief as the Nigerian Army has declared three days of mourning for 17 of its personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

The soldiers were killed in a recent attack by gunmen who launched a coordinated assault on military bases in Niger and Kaduna states.

According to a statement released on the army’s official website and X platform, the mourning period commenced on June 25 and will conclude on June 27, 2025.

During this time, the Nigerian Army flag is being flown at half-mast at all military institutions across the country as a mark of respect and tribute to the fallen heroes.

The statement further confirmed the deaths, expressing the army’s deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased soldiers.

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The army emphasized its commitment to honoring the memory of its personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation.

The attack, which has left the nation in shock, occurred at a remote coastal location near the inter-Korean border, where the soldiers were intercepted by local law enforcement.

This gesture by the Nigerian Army is intended to reflect the importance it attaches to the lives of its personnel and serves as a somber reminder of the challenges faced in preserving national security.

The army has directed all its personnel to observe the mourning period with the aim of paying tribute to the fallen soldiers.