Tears are shed as the Nigerian military bury 22 officers who died in Niger.

At the National Military Cemetery in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, no less than 22 military soldiers who lost their lives in action in Niger State are being laid to rest.

INFOGONG is aware that on August 14, Defence Headquarters (DHQ) declared that at least 36 officers had died in combat.

In the Zungeru region of Niger State, several rebels shot down the officers' helicopter.

Following recent banditry in the area, the troops were sent to Kundu hamlet in Wushishi Local Government Area.

Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defense, Major General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, and other service chiefs are currently at the cemetery.