The Nigerian military is currently holding a mass burial for
soldiers who lost their lives in an attack and plane crash in Niger state.
Bandits ambushed the troops, resulting in the death of 14
soldiers and injuring seven others. To respond to the situation, the Air Force
deployed an evacuation aircraft, which unfortunately crashed, claiming the
lives of all passengers, including two pilots and two crew members.
As seen in the programme of events, these are the profiles
of the deceased soldiers;
LATE MAJOR SEGUN ABIODUN ONI (N/14427) AND OTHERS
1. Late Major Segun Abiodun Oni was born on 20 December 1986
in Benin City and hailed from Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. He
attended Ebenezer Nursery and Primary School llorin from 1992 – 1998 where he
obtained his First School Leaving Certificate, thereafter, he proceeded to
Nigerian Military School Zaria from 1999 – 2004 for his West African School
Certificate. The late senior officer was granted Regular Combatant Commission
on 17 September 2011 in the rank of second lieutenant. He was of Nigerian Army
Infantry Corps and rose to the rank of Major effective 8 July 2020. Late Major
Segun Abiodun Oni died on 13 August 2023.
2 The late senior officer has attended several courses and
performed credibly, notable amongst are; Young Officer’s Course Infantry, Basic
Airborne and Rigger Course, Platoon Commander Battle Course in the United Kingdom,
Ranger and Special Purpose Commando Course in Belarus, Green Barret Special
Forces Course in the United States of America, Counter Terrorist Course in
South Africa and Junior Staff Course. During his Junior Staff Course, he was
remarked as a smart, energetic and hardworking officer who exhibited good
military bearing and leadership qualities worthy of praise.
3. Late Major Segun Abiodun Oni proved his mettle as a
professional soldier while in Service and held several appointments. Notably
are, Platoon Commander 72 Special Forces
Battalion, Company Second in Command Armed Forces Special
Forces Battalion, Second in Command Defence Headquarters Special Operations
Forces Battalion. As Platoon Commander in 72 Special Forces Battalion, he was
described as a very hardworking officer whose personal integrity was exemplary.
As Second in Command Defence Headquarters Special Operations Forces Battalion,
he exhibited high sense of commitment and intelligence in discharge of his
basic responsibilities and assigned task. His combat operations capability was
impeccable and outstanding. He demonstrated an awesome tactical knowledge and
good administration which kept his subordinates always in high morale and in
turn yielded several operational successes.
4. The late senior officer was a brilliant, resourceful and
hardworking officer. He was a disciplined, confident, diligent and professional
officer with impeccable integrity and a consistent will to undertake additional
tasks.. He was very patriotic and left marks of excellence everywhere he
served. He was a forthright gentleman with vast experience and ability to
impart knowledge. He had remarkable conduct and an overwhelming moral standard.
In recognition of his distinguished service to the Nation, he was bestowed with
the following decorations: River Niger Star, Passed Junior Staff Course, Golden
Jubilee Medal, Centenary Medal and General Operations Medal.
5. It is said that from dust we came and unto dust we shall
return Late Major Segun Abiodun Oni has bowed to Mother Earth. His death is a
great loss to his family, the Nigerian Army and the Nation in general. We love
you but God loves you more. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, here lies on
this day 25 August 2023, 3. the body of Late Major Segun Abiodun Oni a gallant
professional soldier, a gentleman officer and a worthy son of Nigeria. Late
Major Segun Abiodun Oni Adieu. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Amen!
LATE FLIGHT LIEUTENANT ALFRED ANTHONY DURYUMSU (NAF/4481)
1. Late Flight Lieutenant Alfred Anthony Seth Duryumsu was
born on 19 February 1995 at Dengi. He hailed from Kanam Local Government Area
of Plateau State. He was enlisted into the Nigerian Air Force as a member of
Nigerian Defence Academy 64 Regular Course on 22 September 2012 and commissioned
Pilot Officer on 16 September 2017. He was promoted to the rank of Flight
Lieutenant on 22 September 2022. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in
Computer Science from the Nigerian Defence Academy.Kaduna.
2. The late officer had attended several courses including
the Primary Flying Training at 401 Flying Training School Kaduna, Flight Safety
Officers’ Course at the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Safety Kaduna and Basic
Helicopter Flying Training in USA. Similarly, he attended the MI-171 Helicopter
Conversion Course, MI- 171E Co-Pilot Training at 201 Composite Group Bauchi,
Air to Ground Integration Specialist and Qualification Course in Kaduna.
Additionally, the late officer had undergone the Air to Ground Tactical
Communication Course at Army War College Nigeria, Helicopter
Instructor Pilot Training at International Helicopter Flying
School, Enugu and MI-171E Recurrency Simulation Training at Czech Republic.
Until his demise, the officer had served in 401 Flying
Training School as a Student Pilot, 201 Composite Group, Bauchi as well as 115
Special Operations Group, and Nigerian Air Force Reference Hospital, Port
Harcourt as a squadron pilot and safety officer, respectively. He was a
brilliant, intelligent and highly resourceful officer with strong leadership
skill who had shown high level of initiative in the performance of his official
duties. He was diligent and had demonstrated high level of expertise and
professionalism as a pilot. He was highly dedicated, resourceful and gallant
officer who had actively participated in military operations including
Operations HADARIN DAJI, HADIN KAI, WHIRL PUNCH, SAFE HAVEN amongst others. The
late Flight Lieutenant Duryumsu was single and he loved flying, reading,
travelling and badminton.
4. Late Flight Lieutenant Anthony Duryumsu will be sorely
missed by all for his gallantry, courage and invaluable contributions to
towards a safe and secure Nigeria. His death is a great loss to the Nation and
the Nigerian Air Force family. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
LATE FLIGHT LIEUTENANT IBRAHIM ABUBAKAR ADAMU (NAF/4521)
1. Late Flight Lieutenant Ibrahim Abubakar Adamu was born on
19 September 1993 at Burra. He hailed from Ningi Local Government Area of
Bauchi State. He was enlisted into the Nigerian Air Force as a member of
Nigerian Defence Academy 64 Regular Course on 22 September 2012 and
commissioned Pilot Officer on 16 September 2017. He was promoted to the rank of
Flight Lieutenant on 22 reading. September 2022. He held a Bachelor of
Engineering (Electrical/Electronics) degree 4. from Nigerian Defence Academy.
2. The late officer had attended several courses including
the Primary Flying Training at 401 Flying Training School Kaduna, Flight Safety
Officers Course at the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Safety Kaduna and
Instrument Rating Course at the United States of America. Similarly, he
attended the MI-171 Helicopter Air Training Course at Czech Republic, MI-171E
Co-Pilot Training at 201 Composite Group as well as the MI-171E Recurrency
Simulation Training at Czech Republic.
3. The late officer served at 401 Flying Training School
Kaduna as a Student Pilot, 303 Medium Airlift Group Ilorin as
Administrative/Operations Officer. Equally, late Fight Lieutenant Adamu served
at 201 Composite Group, Bauchi and 115 Special Operations Group, Port Harcourt
as a Squadron Pilot. Late Flight Lieutenant Adamu was a highly focused,
intelligent and goal- oriented officer who would go extra mile to achieve
result. He was a sincere, humble and result-oriented officer who believed in
team work. He was highly resourceful and determined officer who had actively
participated in military operations including Operations HADARIN DAJI, HADIN
KAI. WHIRL PUNCH, SAFE HAVEN amongst others. In the course of his military
career, he had displayed a high level of professionalism as a pilot. He was a gentle
man officer and highly religious who had memorized the Holy Quran. The late
Flight Lieutenant Adamu was married and blessed with a son. He loved travelling
and Late Flight Lieutenant Ibrahim Adamu will be sorely missed by all for his
gallantry. courage and invaluable contributions to towards a safe and secure
Nigeria. His death is a great loss to the Nation and the Nigerian Air Force
family. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace and may the Almighty forgive
all his shortcomings.
LATE LIEUTENANT GBENGA MICHAEL ODUSAMI (N/17314)
1. Late Lieutenant Gbenga Michael Odusami was born on 20 May
1993 in Lagos and hailed from Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State. He
obtained his Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Chemistry from the
Nigerian Defence Academy in 2018.The late officer was granted Regular Combatant
Commission as a member of Regular Course 65 on 6 October 2018 in the rank of
second lieutenant. He was of the Nigerian Army Infantry and was recently
promoted captain effective 21 September 2023. Until his death, he was serving
at Defence Headquarters Special Operations Forces Brigade from 19 October 2022.
Late Lieutenant Gbenga Michael Odusami died on 13 August 2023.
2. The late officer has attended several courses and
performed creditably. Some of the courses include Special Counter Terrorist
Training in Pakistan, Young Officers’ Course (Infantry), Company Amphibious
Operations Course and Basic Airborne Course. During his Company Amphibious
Operations Course, he was said to be a verified strong swimmer where he
maintained his Class One rating throughout the course with ease. He was
described as a disciplined and unassuming officer in his Young Officers’ Course
report which was confirmed during his Basic Airborne Course. He successfully went
through the rigorous ground training and also satisfied the 5 airborne jumps
requirement to earn the Nigerian Army prestigious airborne badge.
3. Late Lieutenant Gbenga Michael Odusami proved his mettle
as a professional soldier as a Platoon Commander at 103 Battalion where he was
found to be a focused and hardworking officer with a high sense of military
bearing. He was noted to be proactive in identifying and assessing security
challenges in his area of responsibilities. He was also a Platoon Commander in
153 Task Force Battalion where he was noted with an exceptionally high ability
for navigation and map reading which he brought to bear during operations.As a
Platoon August Commander in Defence Headquarters Special Forces Battalion, he
conducted several operations leading to the neutralisation and capture of
several bandits and paid the supreme price in one of such operations.
4. The late officer was a brilliant, resourceful,
hardworking, disciplined, confident, diligent and professional officer with impeccable
integrity and a consistent will to undertake additional tasks. He was very
patriotic and left marks of excellence everywhere he served. He was a
forthright gentleman and an Infantry officer per excellence with vast
experience and ability to impart knowledge. He had remarkable conduct and an
overwhelming moral standard.
5. It is said that from dust we came and unto dust we shall
return. Late Lieutenant Gbenga Michael Odusami has bowed to Mother Earth. His
death is a great loss to his family, the Nigerian Army and the Nation in
general. We love you but God loves you more. Distinguished ladies and
gentlemen, here lies on this day 25 August 2023, the body of late Lieutenant
Gbenga Michael Odusami, a gallant professional soldier, a gentleman officer and
worthy son of Nigeria. Late Lieutenant Gbenga Michael Odusami, Adieu. May your
gentle soul rest in perfect peace.Amen!
LATE LIEUTENANT USMAN SHEHU ALKALI (N/18250)
1. Late Lieutenant Usman Shehu Alkali was born on 25 March
1978 in Gombe and hailed from Gombe Local Government Area of Gombe State. He
attended Talo Waziri Primary School and Government Teachers’ College where he
obtained his Primary School Leaving Certificate and Secondary School
Certificate in 1990 and 1996 respectively. He was granted Executive Commission
as a member of Executive Course 1/2020 on 9 May 2020 in the rank of Lieutenant.
The late officer obtained his National Diploma in Public Administration from
Kogi State Polytechnic in 2014. He was of the Nigerian Army Infantry. Until his
death, he was serving at 45 Battalion since 31 January 2022. Late Lieutenant
Usman Shehu Alkali died on 13 2023.
2. The late officer has attended the Young Officers’ Course
(Infantry) where he performed creditably. During the course, he was described
as a hardworking and unassuming officer who made positive contributions to
classroom discussions and outdoor exercises. Though quiet in disposition, he
had a good understanding of the use of English and adequately expressed himself
well. He carried out his responsibilities with high sense of commitment and
proved to be physically fit as he completed the 10km mandatory Walking/Jogging
and the Tactical Walk-back in good time after Exercise WAZOBIA HUNTER.As Ambush
Commander in Exercise BAUTAN KASA, he effectively played his roles while
exhibiting utmost sense of responsibility.
3. Late Lieutenant Usman Shehu Alkali proved his mettle as a
professional soldier as a Platoon Commander at 146 Battalion where he exhibited
a good level of commitment to duty as he treated all assigned tasks with the
desired urgency. He proved to be a well groomed Infantry officer with sound
military bearing. He was also a Platoon Commander in 45 Battalion where he was
described as a disciplined, hardworking and courageous officer and was observed
to be committed to duties. He participated actively in numerous operations
conducted by his Battalion in Rafi, Mariga and Munya Local Government Areas. He
led several fighting patrols to Kagara and environs to help his Battalion in
the domination of its area of operations.
4. The late officer was a brilliant, resourceful,
hardworking, disciplined, confident, diligent and professional officer with
impeccable integrity and a consistent will to undertake additional tasks. He
was very patriotic and left marks of excellence everywhere he served. He was a
forthright gentleman and an Infantry officer per excellence. He had remarkable
conduct and an overwhelming moral standard.
5. It is said that from dust we came and unto dust we shall
return. Late Lieutenant Usman Shehu Alkali has bowed to Mother Earth. His death
is a great loss to his family, the Nigerian Army and the Nation in general. We
love you but God loves you more. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, here lies
on this day 25 August 2023, the body of late Lieutenant Usman Shehu Alkali, a
gallant professional soldier, a gentleman officer and worthy son of Nigeria.
Late Lieutenant Usman Shehu Alkali,Adieu.
6. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen!
LATE 02NA/51/512 SERGEANT FAROUK MOHAMMED
1. Late Sgt Farouk Mohammed hailed from Danko/Wasagu Local
Government Area of Kebbi State. He was born into the family of Alhaji Farouk on
25 May 1982. He was enlisted Into the Nigerian Army as a member of 51 Regular
Intake in year 2002 and posted to the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps. Mohammed
attended various courses commensurate to his rank where he attained a course
trade classification of Special Weapon X2.
2. His last unit in the NA was 26 Bn in Sokoto and served
the NA for a period of 21 years. He is survived by children. May his gentle
soul rest in perfect peace and May Allah forgive all his shortcomings
accordingly.
LATE 03NA/53/2083 CORPORAL IBRAHIM GARBA
1. Late Cpl Ibrahim Garba hailed from Oshimili North Local
Government Area of Delta State. He was born on 14 October 1987. He was enlisted
into the Nigerian Army as a member of 53 Regular Intake in 2003 and posted to
the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps. Garba attended various courses commensurate
with his rank.
2. His last unit in the NA was DHQ Gar in Abuja and served
the NA for a period of 20 years. He was a devoted Christian and happily married
with children. May his gentle soul rest In perfect peace and May Almighty
forgive all his shortcomings accordingly.
LATE 09NA/64/4275 CORPORAL CHIROMA POGUYAMTA
1. Late Cpl Chiroma Poguyamta hailed from Borno State. He
was born into the family of Mr Chiroma on 15 April 1987. He was enlisted into
the Nigerian Army as a member of 64 Regular Intake in year 2009 and posted to
the Infantry Corps. Chiroma attended various courses commensurate to his rank.
2. His last unit in the NA was 192 Bn in Owode and served
the NA for a period of 13 years. He was a devoted chiristian and happily
married with children. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace and May
Almighty forgive all his shortcomings accordingly.
LATE 11NA/66/10694 CORPORAL ADAMA ISSAC
1. Late Cpl Adamu Isaac hailed from Igalamela Local
Government Area of Kogi State. He was born into the family of Mr Adamu on 28
September 1989. He was enlisted into the Nigerian Army as a member of 66
Regular Intake in 2011 and posted to the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps. Isaac
attended various courses commensurate with his rank.
2. His last unit in the NA was 18 Bn in Sokoto and served
the NA for a period of II years. He was a devoted Christian and happily married
with children. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace and May Almighty
forgive all his shortcomings accordingly
LATE 11NA/66/11292 CORPORAL HARUNA JAMILU
1. Late Cpl Haruna Jamilu hailed from Hadeja Local
Government Area of Jigawa State. He was born into the family of Mallam Haruna
on 3 September 1991. He was enlisted into the Nigerian Army as a member of 66
Regular Intake in year 2011 and posted to the Nigerian Army Armour Corps.
Jamilu attended various courses commensurate to his rank where he attained a
course trade classification of Special 2. Forces XI.
2. His last unit in the NA was 242 Recce Bn in Monguno and
served the NA for a period of 11 years. He was a devoted Muslim and happily
married with children. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace and May
Almighty forgive all his shortcomings accordingly.
LATE 12NA/68/5890 CORPORAL SAMAILA BASHIRU
1. Late Cpl Samaila Bashiru hailed
Bagwai Local Government Area of Kano State. He was born into
the family of Alhaji Samaila on 13 July 1990. He was enlisted into the Nigerian
Army as a member of 68 Regular Intake in 2012 and posted to the Nigerian Army
Infantry Corps. Bashiru attended various courses commensurate to his rank where
he attained a course trade classification of Watermanship XI.
2. His last unit in the NA was 4 Demo Bn in Jaji and served
the NA for a period of 11 years. He was a devoted Muslim and happily married
with children. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace and May Almighty
forgive all his shortcomings accordingly.
LATE ABLE REGULATOR SULEIMAN MAHMUD KAILANI OFFICIAL
NUMBER-X14168
Late Able Regulator Suleiman Mahmud Kailani X14168 was born
to the family of Mr Suleiman Kailani on 10 May 1992 in Garku Local Government
Area of Nasarawa State. He attended Trust Academy Primary School Garaku from
September 1998 July 2003. – Thereafter, he proceeded to Government Secondary
School Aloce, Akwanga Local Government Area from 2008-2011. In his pursuit of
knowledge, he also attended Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nasarawa State.
Late Able Regulator Suleiman Mahmud Kailani’s passion for
the military was his motivation for joining the Nigerian Navy on 9 July 2012.
Accordingly, he underwent the Basic Military Training at Nigerian Navy Basic
Training School (NNBTS) Batch 21 in Onne Port Harcourt, Rivers State. On
successful completion of the Basic training, he served both onboard and ashore.
Some of the ships he served are Naval Unit Abuja, Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT
and Nigerian Navy Ship WEY from where he was drafted to Defence Special Force
and subsequently deployed for OPERATION WHIRL PUNCH in Bida, Niger State where
he met his untimely death.
LATE NAF19/35900 CORPORAL JAURO AMOS
1. Late Corporal Jauro Amos was born on 15 November 1995. He
hailed from Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. He was recruited into
the Nigerian Air Force as a member of Basic Military Training Course 40/2019 on
19 August 2019 and allotted Regiment specialty on completion of his Basic
Military Training.
2. Until his demise, the airman had served in 213 Forward
Operations Base Katsina, Air Force Military School Jos, 371 Nigerian Air Force
Detachment Warri, (now 320 Forward Operations Base), 25 Force Protection Wing
Kerang, Defence Headquarters Operation Thunder Strike (Special Operations
Forces). He was a disciplined, determined and courageous airman who had
participated actively in many military operations. As a Special Force
personnel, his proficiency in weapon handling and marksmanship made him stand
out among his peers. Late Corporal Jauro Amos was single. His death is a great
loss to the Nation and the Nigerian Air Force family. May his gentle soul rest
in perfect peace.
LATE 12NA/68/5192 LANCE CORPORAL SUNDAY OKOPI
1. Late LCpl Sunday Okopi hailed from Ohimini Local
Government Area of Benue State. He was born into the family of Mr Sunday on 25
February 1992. He was enlisted into the Nigerian Army as a member of 68 Regular
Intake in year 2012 and posted to the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps. Okopi
attended various courses commensurate to his rank where he attained a course
trade classification of Band Al.
2. His last unit in the NA was 4 Demo Bn in Jaji and served
the NA for a period of 11 years. He was a devoted Christian. May his gentle
soul rest in perfect peace and May Almighty forgive
all his shortcomings accordingly.
LATE 13NA/70/3552 LANCE CORPORAL
EKPEYONG EDET
1. Late LCpl Ekpeyong Edet hailed from Odukpani Local
Government Area of Cross River State. He was born into the family of Mr
Ekpeyong on 02 July 1993. He was enlisted into the Nigerian Army as a member of
70 Regular Intake in year 2013 and posted to the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps.
Edet attended various courses commensurate to his rank where he attained a
course trade classification ofWatermanship X2.
2. His last unit in the NA was 4 Demo Bn in Jaji and served
the NA for a period of 9 years. He was a devoted Christian. May his gentle soul
rest in perfect peace and May Almighty forgive all his shortcomings
accordingly.
LATE NAF13/28034 LANCE CORPORAL ALARIBE DANIEL NNAMDI
1. Late Lance Corporal Alaribe Daniel Nnamdi was born on 15
December 1993. He hailed from Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State.
He was recruited into the Nigerian Air Force as a member of Basic Military
Training Course 32/2014 on 15 August 2014 and allotted Aircraft Technician as a
trade.
2. Until his demise, the airman served in 115 Special
Operations Group Port Harcourt and 201 Composite Group Bauchi. He was a very
loyal, diligent and very hardworking aircraft technician who would give his
best without complain. He had participated in numerous military operations as a
flight technician on the MI-171E helicopter across the country. Late Lance
Corporal Alaribe Daniel Nnamdi was married with a son. His death is a great
loss to the Nation and the Nigerian Air Force family. May his gentle soul rest
in perfect peace.
LATE NAF14/28578 LCPL BRIGGS STEPHEN
1. Late Lance Corporal Briggs Stephen was born on September
22, 1995. He hailed from Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. He
was recruited into the Nigerian Air Force as a member of Basic Military
Training Course 34/2015 on 14 June 2015 and allotted Aircraft Technician as a
trade. Until his demise, the airman had served in 115 Special Operations Group,
Port Harcourt, 205 Rotary Wing, Ikeja Lagos as well as 413 Force Protection
Group, Kaduna. He was a highly disciplined, very hardworking and calm airman.
He participated actively in various aircraft maintenance and military
operations across the country as an aircraft technician. The late Lance
Corporal Briggs Stephen was single. His death is a great loss to the Nation and
the Nigerian Air Force family. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
LATE 16NA/75/1484 LANCE CORPORAL YAKUBU AYUBA
1. Late LCpl Yakubu Ayuba hailed from Gwarzo Local
Government Area of Kano State. He was born into the family of Alhaji Yakubu on
02 March 1994. He was enlisted into the Nigerian Army as a member of 75 Regular
Intake in year 2016 and posted to the Nigerian Army Signal Corps. Ayuba attended
various courses commensurate to his rank where he attained a course trade
classification of Radio Operator B3.
2. His last unit in the NA was 54 Signal Bde in Enugu and
served the NA for a period of seven years. He was a devoted Muslim. May his
gentle soul rest in perfect peace and May Almighty forgive all his shortcomings
accordingly.
LATE 16NA/75/4442 LANCE CORPORAL NURA MOHAMMED
1. Late LCpl Nura Mohammed hailed from Gabasawa Local
Government Area of Kano State. He was born into the family of Alhaji Mohammed
on November 3, 1997. He was enlisted into the Nigerian Army as a member of 75
Regular Intake in year 2016 and posted to the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps.
Nura attended various courses commensurate with his rank.
2. His last unit in the NA was 6 Div Gar in Port Harcourt
and served the NA for a period of seven years. He was a devoted Muslim. May his
gentle soul rest in perfect peace and May Almighty forgive all his shortcomings
accordingly.
LATE 20NA/79/4397 PRIVATE HABIB ALIYU
1. Late Pte Habib Aliyu hailed from Gwale Local Government
Area of Kano State. He was born into the family of Mallam Habib on January 9,
1999. He was enlisted into the Nigerian Army as a member of 79 Regular Intake
in 2020 and posted to the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps. Aliyu attended various
courses commensurate to his rank
2. His last unit in the NA was 2 Bn and served the NA for a
period of three years. He was a devoted Muslim. May his gentle soul rest in
perfect peace and May Almighty forgive all his shortcomings accordingly.
LATE 20NA/79/4412 PRIVATE TANKO WAJE
1. Late Pte Tanko Waje hailed from Danko/Wasagu Local
Government Area of Kebbi State. He was born into the family of Mallam Waje on
September 6, 2000. He was enlisted into the Nigerian Army as a member of 79
Regular Intake in 2020 and posted to the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps. Tanko
attended various courses commensurate with his rank.
2. His last unit in the NA was 2 Bn and served the NA for a
period of three years. He was a devoted Muslim. May his gentle soul rest in
perfect peace and May Almighty forgive all his shortcomings accordingly.
LATE NAF17/33175 AIR CRAFTMAN ABUBAKAR ABDULRAHAMAN
1. Late Aircraftman Abubakar Abdulrahaman was born on
February 4, 1999. He hailed from Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. He
was recruited into the Nigerian Air Force as a member of Basic Military
Training Course 38/2017 on February 2, 2018 and allotted Regiment Specialty as
a trade.
2. Until his demise, the airman had served in the following
units, 201 Composite Group Bauchi, 407 Air Combat Training Group, Kainji, National
Air Defence Corp, Lagos, 320 Forward Operations Bara, Warr and Defence
Headquarters Special Operations Forces (Operation Thunder Strike). He was a
highly disciplined, smart and well behaved airman. He was a calm, very
hardworking and highly religious airman. As a Special Force personnel, his
proficiency in weapon handling and marksmanship made him stand out among his
peers. The late Aircraftman Abubakar Abdulrahaman was single. His death is a
great loss to the Nation and the Nigerian Air Force family. May his gentle soul
rest in perfect peace.
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