Five Presidential Guards Killed By Terrorists Laid To Rest

The remains of the five presidential gurds, responsible for protecting president Buhari have been laid to rest in a burial session held on Thursday in Abuja. Although one of them has since been buried according to Islamic tradition.

The Soldiers were reported to have been killed by the attack launched by terrorists. The soldiers were under the unit led by the Guards Brigade, which is responsible for protecting the president.

The burial of the five personnel — Samuel Attah, an army captain, and four other soldiers — was held at guards brigade cemetery in Abuja.

The funeral oration was read by Salim Hassan, commanding officer of 7 guards battalion, and Joshua Adisa, commanding officer, 176 guards battalion.

According to a statement by Godfrey Abakpa, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Guards Brigade, the commanding officers described the late soldiers as thoroughbred personnel who were genuinely committed to their duties in the defence of Nigeria.

He also prayed that Got will grant his family and friends solace and comfort over their lost.

“The Army would greatly miss the contributions and services of the deceased,” the statement reads.

“They asked God to console the families left behind and urged them to take solace in the fact that they have fought a just fight and their souls shall continue to rest with the Lord till the resurrection morning.”

Farouk Yahaya, chief of army staff who was represented by James Ataguba, a major general, presented accoutrements to the next of kin of the deceased personnel.

The burial process started with a Christian wake-keep and funeral service held at St John’s military church (protestant), before the final internment at the guards brigade cemetery.