UN deputy secretary lays wreath for fallen heroes in Borno

- The deputy secretary general of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed has honoured some of the fallen soldiers

- Mohammed laid wreaths at the Maimalari Cantonment for these fallen heroes

- She also thanked God and their families for the services which the soldiers had rendered to the nation

Mrs Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary General, on Wednesday in Maiduguri, laid wreath in remembrance of soldiers who lost their lives in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast.

Mohammed, accompanied by Mrs Zainab Ahmad, the Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, visited the military cemetery at the Maimalari Cantoment prayed and laid a wreath in honour of the fallen heroes.

“We are here today to present our special prayers to the fallen heroes and their families.

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“We thank God for their service to the nation and fight against Boko Haram insurgency to bring peace and stability to the country.

“We remember today is the most appreciable; May their souls rest in peace," Mohammed said.

Other dignitaries at the event include Major General Rogers Nicholas, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Mr Edward Kallon, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Mrs Mairo Mandara, the Head of Bill and Melinda Gate Foundation as well as other UN officials.

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Also, Brig.-Gen. Abdulrahaman Kulliya and Col. Onyeama Nwachukwu, offered prayers for repose of the souls of the departed soldiers.

The UN deputy secretary had earlier visited the Military Control and Command centre, and held a closed door meeting with the Theatre Commander.

Muhammad had also paid a brief visit to Bama, one of the communities liberated from Boko Haram insurgents.

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NAIJ.com earlier reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria had received a commendation from the United Nations.

The commendation came from the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres who commended the efforts of the countries participating in the Multinational Joint Task Force.

Guterres said the operations of the countries on counter insurgency have reduced the operational capacities and geographical reach of Boko Haram.

Source: NAN

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