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Soldiers killed by Boko Haram, remembered

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President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday inaugurated a Cenotaph in memory of fallen soldiers, particular those who died in the Boko Haram ravaged North East region.

This is in commemoration of the yearly January 15 Armed Forces Remembrance Day

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President Goodluck Jonathan with Minister of Defence & service chiefs inagurating Cenotaph in memory of fallen soldiers ..Photo: Reuben Abati

 

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Cenotaph inaugurated at the Military hospital bearing the names of fallen soldiers

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