Nigerians Honour Fallen Heroes On Armed Forces Remembrance Day

The day also set aside to celebrate living heroes among the Armed Forces who have suffered some form of deprivation, owing to their experience while on the battlefront.

It also marks the surrender of Biafra troops to the Federal troops which signalled the end of the Nigerian civil war that lasted from 1967 to 1970.

Officials of the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Nigerian legion converge in different centres across the nation to celebrate the day with parades.

However several Nigerians have also taken time to celebrates fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for the good of the Nigerian nation and those living among the Armed Forces who have suffered some form of deprivation, owing to their experience while on the battlefront.

See the reactions below as follow:

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God bless members of our Armed Forces in Nigeria. Bless the soul of those we lost, keep those on the frontlines safe from the enemies.

Give the families of our Armed Forces the strength to cope with their absence. #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/pExcb6XhIy

— Káyọ̀dé Ògúndámisí 🇳🇬 (@ogundamisi) January 15, 2020

As always, I remember our fallen heroes who gave their lives for our nation. I remain grateful and indebted for their service and sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends. May their sacrifices never be in vain. #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay -AA

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) January 15, 2020

Picture how ever you feel about Nigeria, now picture men/women going to missions knowing they will most likely get shot and lose their lives in the process for the same Nigeria. Finally, picture how their families feel when they leave. You get it now.#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay https://t.co/Xr2YGmNt3L

— Teslim. (@VectorThaViper) January 15, 2020

We remember our fallen heroes who gave their lives in service so that we may live.
Thank you for your courage and sacrifice.
We celebrate those still serving. May God keep you safe. #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/DBH5X4GLsC

— Maryam Abubakar (@Mareeyama) January 15, 2020

https://twitter.com/Nwawuikejohn/status/1217308522519633921?s=20

The pain goes beyond a young man cut short, a soldier has family, responsibilities,dreams, hopes, brothers, sisters, fears,wishes,life itself and every other thing u cherish too. What greater price can a man pay 😭😭#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/G6zK7hjEf5

— Abdullahi (@AAcomdr) January 15, 2020