Photos from the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration

Today, fallen heroes who died in the service of the nation, who paid the supreme sacrifice to keep Nigeria secured, united and at peace were honoured.


Below are photos from the ceremony in Abuja and in Kaduna,






"Today we honour the memory of our veterans, who paid the supreme sacrifice to keep Nigeria secure, united and at peace. I salute their gallantry and selflessness. Their labour on our behalf will never be forgotten. #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay," President Buhari tweeted.

"Today we remember all our fallen heroes who sacrificed their today so we can have a peaceful tomorrow. #WeRemember #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay," Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai tweeted.